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Patellar Fracture in Children

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

What is a patellar fracture?

A patellar fracture is a break in your child's kneecap. Treatment depends on how the kneecap breaks. Broken pieces may move out of line or break through the skin.

Knee Anatomy

What are the signs and symptoms of a patellar fracture in children?

How is a patellar fracture in children diagnosed?

Your child's healthcare provider will ask about the injury and examine your child. He or she will look for bone that broke through the skin. He or she may be able to tell if the bone pieces are in their correct places by touching your child's knee. Your child may need any of the following tests:

How is a patellar fracture in children treated?

What can I do to help my child's patellar fracture heal?

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

When should I seek immediate care?

When should I call my child's doctor or bone specialist?

Care Agreement

You have the right to help plan your child's care. Learn about your child's health condition and how it may be treated. Discuss treatment options with your child's healthcare providers to decide what care you want for your child. The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

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