Does patella fracture hurt?

Patellar fractures can be painful, and are normally accompanied by swelling, limited joint extension, subcutaneous ecchymosis, skin abrasions, etc. Pain is one of the most typical symptoms of patellar fractures, and pressing with your hand can also cause tenderness. Due to the knee There will be blood accumulation inside, and local swelling will appear. In addition, the movement of the knee joint will also be limited. If the knee joint is forcibly moved, severe pain may be caused. If the fracture displacement is obvious, you can still feel the gap between the broken lines by touching it with your hand. For less severe patellar fractures, conservative treatment is normally required, mainly through a combination of drug therapy and physical therapy. For more severe patellar fractures, surgery is required.