Patellar Fracture: Scientific Exercise for Faster Recovery

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When a patient experiences symptoms of a patellar fracture, they should immediately stop moving to avoid further injury to the fracture. Generally, treatment refers to non-surgical methods, where the patient needs to use a cast or brace to immobilize the injured leg for about 4 to 6 weeks.

Whether conservative or surgical treatment is chosen, medication is typically involved. It’s rare to treat fractures with just medication alone. While medications may have some effect, their healing process is slow, and they mainly serve to reduce inflammation or improve blood circulation. However, they cannot ensure that the fracture site will not displace.

If the fracture becomes displaced or is comminuted (shattered), surgical intervention will be required. After the doctor has properly managed and fixed the fracture, the recovery process can begin. During rehabilitation, certain exercises can be done to speed up recovery.

Exercise Guidelines:

1. Standing position facing a wall, maintain a small arm’s distance. Keep your arm straight forward, resting against the wall. Keep your healthy leg straight, and extend the injured leg outward, then return to the starting position.
   Practice: Repeat 2 sets of 8 reps each.

2. Standing position with your upper body upright and arms naturally hanging down. Begin stepping up and down a step while maintaining natural breathing.
   Practice: Repeat 3 sets of 30 seconds each.

3. Standing position, with arms crossed in front of your chest, squat down, then return to standing. During the squat, ensure your knees point in the same direction as your toes. It’s normal to feel slight pain as your knees move, but if the pain is intense, check if your knee alignment or the squat depth is incorrect.
   Practice: Repeat 2 sets of 8 reps each.

The above exercises can improve the stability of the lower limbs and increase muscle strength. Practice them 40 minutes after meals, 2 to 3 times daily. It’s recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before starting these rehabilitation exercises to ensure they are appropriate for your specific recovery progress.