People: Livvy Dunne Says She's 'Still Trying to Find the Balance' Recovering from Fractured Kneecap (Exclusive) Livvy Dunne Says She's 'Still Trying to Find the Balance' Recovering from Fractured Kneecap (Exclusive) Patella (kneecap) fractures (broken kneecap) are common injuries. About 1% of all broken bones are broken kneecaps. Fractures of the patella are most often caused by a direct blow to the knee, such as a fall or motor vehicle accident.
Kneecap fractures can be simple or complex. What is a patella fracture? A patella fracture is a break in your kneecap — the small, flat bone that covers and protects your knee joint like a shield. It’s usually caused by direct injury like a fall on your knee, a blow to your knee or a collision, lik with the dashboard in a car accident.
kneecap fracture, A patellar fracture is a break in the patella, or kneecap, the small bone that sits at the front of your knee. A patellar fracture is a serious injury that can make it difficult or even impossible to straighten your knee or walk. When you injure your kneecap—also called your patella—there may be damage to the surrounding soft tissues, such as a patellar tendon tear, or a fracture to the bone. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, a feeling of instability, or that the joint is locked. A patellar fracture is a break in the patella, or kneecap, the small bone that sits at the front of your knee.
kneecap fracture, Because the patella acts as a shield for your knee joint, it is more likely to break if you fall directly onto your knee or hit it against the dashboard in a car accident. People who fracture their kneecap may have difficulty walking. Most people can return to typical activities within 3–6 months. Only about 1% of all fractures are patella fractures, and...
