Does comminuted fracture of knee meet limp

Whether a comminuted knee fracture causes limping depends on a variety of factors and cannot be generalized.

A comminuted fracture means that the bone is broken into multiple pieces and is more severe. If the fracture involves severe damage to the articular surface and damage to multiple important structures, it will be more difficult to restore normal gait. However, if the injury is repaired as much as possible in a timely and appropriate manner, the risk of limping can be reduced. In addition, accurate reduction, strong fixation and proper rehabilitation are essential at an early stage. Delayed or improper treatment may lead to malunion, joint stiffness and other adverse consequences, which may affect walking. Moreover, active rehabilitation exercise after surgery is critical to restore joint mobility, muscle strength and coordination. Patients need to exercise strictly according to the rehabilitation plan. If the rehabilitation is not active or standardized, joint function may be limited, resulting in limping.