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It should show up in xray imagery as a thin white line, especially if the image is taken while the area isn't swollen. Other symtpoms include a large hematoma on top of the patella that is itself topped by a "fat cap" -- fat or marrow from inside the bone that has leaked out and floated to the surface of the hematoma. Also, most fractured patellas are proximally displaced (although other displacements are possible). Lay the patent down and compare to the non-injured patella for positioning. One test for a more seriously fractured patella is to lay the patient on their back and ask them to attempt to perform a leg lift with the injured leg -- no more than 10 degrees, or to the point it hurts. If the patient cannot lift the leg (regardless of pain), this is an indication of a fracture, as the connective tissue bonding the quadriceps to the back of the patella is not getting sufficient leverage to lift the leg. This can be a very painful injury. All evaluation should be performed in a manner that does not increase patient suffering, or skipped altogether. This injury and other patellar injuries like it respond very well to cold packing. 10 minutes on; 10 minutes off.

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hair line fracture means fracture dur to hari..like if we insert fracture in hair.then tht fracture is called har line fracture.as on fracture a line will be made with hairs.so keep haris aways then it will called fracture..so its your choice whether u want to tell this a hair line or real fracture.

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Hairline fractures can occur to athletes, dancers, etc., and can be due to a higher impact on the body. These fractures develop over time and increase compared to the fractures that occur immediately.

The symptoms of a hairline fracture include,

Pain, swelling, tenderness, and bruising. The best possible medical treatment includes,

First aid treatments such as the RICE method. A completely broken bone can take a longer time to heal and hence low impact exercises are important for recovery.

In some cases, surgery is recommended for further healing of the area. It is very important to eat healthily and provide an adequate amount of Vitamin D and Calcium for the body.

Specialists' treatment for Hairline fractures will give you the best results for your broken bone condition.

Ranka Hospital, Pune provides the best treatment for hairline fractures.

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16y ago

Pain , swelling , difficulty moving the foot, inability to bear weight without pain

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13y ago

heat/swelling in the area of fracture and pain.

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There are many possible symptoms associated with a hairline fracture. These fractures should hurt and make you weaker than normal.

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Often there are little or no symptoms but it can lead to further fracturing and the bone will fail to function as it should.

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12y ago

all of the above

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Q: What are the symptoms of a hairline fracture in the patella?
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