Fractures and Bone Healing

A fracture to the patella is simply a bone injury to the kneecap. The kneecap is the bone that is at the center joint of the leg. Three bones are attached to it and these are the femur, the tibia, and the fibula. The function of the patella is to serve as the fulcrum and provide support and strength for the whole leg. Patella fractures usually occur from hard falls when the person landed on his or her knees first. With such impact, the fracture can also create lacerations and abrasions to the skin that is on top of the patella. Aside from the sudden impact or blow that directly engaged the patella, another reason for breakage is during the sudden contraction of the quadriceps muscle that forces the knee to straighten up which can injure the knee. When the muscle is forcefully pulled out this can really fracture the patella. Patella Fracture Types There are several primary types of fractures of the patella and each of them has individual diagnostic, characteristic, and management consid...