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.
Sometimes when the kneecap is fractured, the ligaments or tendons attached to it can be sprained or torn. Two types of surgery may be done to repair a fractured kneecap: Open reduction-internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. The surgeon opens the skin puts the broken bones back together metal wires, pins or screws.