Non displased Patella Fracture

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi, i fractured (non displases) my patella 5 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago i had an arthroscopy to remove some loose cartlidge and had a slightly torn medial meniscus tendon wich was trimmed.

I have been told to stay in my full leg splint/brace for another 2 weeks. The swelling in the knee is less than half what it was and there is very minimal pain if any at the moment. I'm a sign maker/installer and most of my work is up and down ladders and on my feet all day with lifting.

My question is after i start my rehab/physio what would be a rough time frame before i can get back to full duties at work, and what knee braces if any would i need after?

Any advise is good advise!

Thanks

Mark

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Hi Mark I didn’t have a fracture, but I had an arthoscopy 12 months ago ( which didn’t work for me) but I was up and about more or less right away. I remember I was fully healed within 3 months. Went back to work after 2 weeks.  Sounds like you’ve had more trauma than I did but I don’t think you can put a time on recovery you just have to take it day ny day and you will soon know when u are ready to go back to work. 

Good luck with your recovery 

 😊

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hey, Chico Marx, can you give Spenca the link to the brace you recommend?   

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Thanks wendie67130