One Minute on the Shiawassee. Lots of great summer fun can be spent in the many lakes and rivers of the tri-county area. One activity that should be on your summer agenda is kayaking. It is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise while seeing the many different bodies of water that our area has to offer.
Fractures. The most common bone broken around the knee is the patella. The ends of the femur and tibia where they meet to form the knee joint can also be fractured. Many fractures around the knee are caused by high energy trauma, such as falls from significant heights and motor vehicle collisions. Patellar fracture.
Some common causes of patellar fracture include: Sharp blow to the knee, such as that from a fall or from a car accident; Over exercising on a knee that is not completely healed; Weight lifting that causes stress on the knee; Stair climbing (more commonly in older people) Types Of Fractures. There are several ways to break or fracture a bone. 1  Here are the most common types of patellar fracture: 2  Stable (non-displaced) fracture. This is a fracture that looks like a straight crack across the bone, so that the broken ends are still aligned. The bones can stay in place for proper healing. 3  Displaced fracture.