KNEE FRACTURES

Knee joint is between lower end thigh (femur) bone, upper end of Shin bone (Tibia) and Knee cap (patella). Fracture can invole either lower end of femur, Upper end of tibia or Patella. Fractures around knee joint are more often associated with ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) & Meniscal (Medial or Lateral) Tears.

CAUSES

• Sport injuries
• Road traffic accidents
• Falls

SYMPTOMS

• Pain
• Swelling
• Inability to move the joint
• Inabiltiy to bear weight
• Joint deformity

INVESTIGATIONS

• X-ray
• CT scan
• MRI

TREATMENT

NON-SURGICAL

All un-displaced knee fractures can be treated by plaster cast from a groin to toe for 8-12 weeks

SURGICAL

Displaced fractures are treated surgically.

• Distal Femur Fractures: treated with Nailing or Plates & Screws, Bone grafting when necessary.
• Proximal Tibia Fractures: treated with Plates & Screws, Bone grafting when necessary.
• Patella: Tension band wiring, Screws.

About Doctor:

Dr.KHALEELULLAH is a renowned gold medal award-winning Orthopaedician in Hyderabad. He has got extensive experience of more than 15 years and positioned himself as the best orthopedic surgeon in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He worked for nearly 8 years in the prestigious Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences(NIMS), Hyderabad where he acquired vast skills and knowledge about managing complicated orthopedic problems. He proved himself as the right Ortho Surgeon with MCH specialization with his deep interest in the area of joint reconstruction surgeries.