How soon can you walk normally after patella fracture surgery

  Normal walking can be resumed in 8-12 weeks after patellar fracture, but it is also analyzed on a case-by-case basis, and the postoperative recovery time is related to the extent of the fracture, the surgical method, the patient’s age and physical condition, etc.  Patellar fractures are usually treated with incisional repositioning kyphoplasty or internal fixation of the patellar claw, and functional exercises of the affected limb can be performed on the second day after surgery, and walking with the assistance of a walker, i.e. partial weight-bearing walking, can be performed within one week after surgery. Generally, 8-12 weeks after surgery, according to the results of the review X-ray, if the fracture has reached the standard of clinical healing, then you can walk normally with full weight bearing, the degree of walking to the patient does not get tired as the standard, do not be too hasty.  Patients are advised to pay attention to correct functional exercise and nutrition after patella fracture surgery, and elderly patients should pay attention to calcium supplementation and anti-osteoporosis treatment to promote fracture healing, so as to achieve the purpose of normal walking as soon as possible.