Question
After a diagonal fracture of the left patella, how should one proceed with rehabilitation to accelerate recovery?
Answer
For the recovery from a diagonal fracture of the left patella, it is first important to consistently perform knee flexion exercises. It is recommended to start these exercises every morning, aiming to achieve a knee joint bending angle of 90 degrees within 4 weeks and 120 degrees by 6 weeks. The methods for flexing the knee include sitting with legs vertical at 90 degrees, sitting against a wall at 90-105 degrees, holding legs at an angle greater than 100 degrees, and lying on your back with legs vertical. After 4-6 weeks, begin straight leg lifting training. Pain in the patella during exercise is a normal occurrence and must be overcome before performing the leg lifting exercise. The rehabilitation training should progress gradually, increasing the duration of practice.