Fractured patella - recommended no treatment

[nh_user_1123070]

Hi there, 

I fractured my patella playing football 10 days ago. I did not realise the seriousness of the injury so carried on walking on the joint (with a limp) until this week. I just saw a knee specialist. The MRI shows no ligament or meniscus damage and a fracture that is not that deep apparently but is 1.2 cm at its longest point. The specilaist said that as I have been walking and bearing weight on the leg for the last 10 days - I may as well continue to walk and allow the bone to heal naturally over the next 6-8 weeks. 

He has not given me a cast or even a leg brace and said not to use crutches now. 

I can walk quite well on the leg, it does hurt and feel weak. 

Should I be worried that the joint won't heal as I am continually bearing weight and moving on it?

Many thanks in advance for any advice. 

 

[nh_user_1108417]

I think the specialist has answered your question. If he says it's ok and will heal itself it probably will. I can remember having my knee xrayed a while ago now for arthritis and they told me I had an old fracture to my patella I didn't know a thing about it so it healed on its own x

[nh_user_1108990]

If possible I would go for a second opinion. It's always good to have two specialist give you the same advice then rely on one when your not that confident with the answer.