Have You Suffered a Patellar Fractures as a Result of an
Arizona Accident?
by Phoenix Patellar Fracture Lawyer - Mark Breyer
As Arizona injury lawyers, we see this type of injury many times when helping victims of accidents. The patella or kneecap acts like a shield for the knee joint, therefore it can easily be broken. Patellar fractures are most commonly caused by a direct blow such as a fall or motor vehicle collision. These types of serious fractures often require surgery in order to heal.
The patella is a small bone but can be broken into many pieces. Fractures often occur in multiple areas of the kneecap. When you sustain this type of injury in an accident, you will learn that there are 4 major types of fractures.
The first is a stable fracture, where the bones meet up correctly and are aligned. The second type is a displaced fracture, which is when the bone breaks and is displaced. This type of fracture often requires surgery that places the pieces of bone back together. The third type is a comminuted fracture, which is very unstable because of the bones being shattered into three or more pieces. The final type of fracture is an open fracture. In this type of fracture, broken bones are exposed through the skin. An open fracture has a high risk of infection and may be associated with other injuries.
Fractures occur in many types of accidents such as
- Automobile crashes
- Bike accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Nursing home abuse cases
- Workplace injuries
Symptoms of a patellar fracture include pain and swelling, which is increased when pressure is put on the knee. A person should seek emergency medical treatment after any type of knee injury. A doctor will use an X-ray machine to see the location and extent of the injury. Often times surgery is required for patellar injuries. A surgeon will put the broken bones back into place and then have a patient wear a splint of cast for to keep the bones in alignment while healing.
Nonsurgical and surgical care of a fractured patellar involve physical therapy. Meeting with a physical therapist and working on specific exercises will help a person regain strength and motion in the kneecap.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an motor vehicle accident or had a fall that resulted in patellar fracture, call the accident injury lawyers, The Husband and Wife Law Team. We are available for a free consultation regarding your Arizona injury claim. You can call us any time at 602-267-1280.
