Can you squat 70 days after a patellar fracture?

Under normal circumstances, most patients can achieve stable recovery and perform squatting about 70 days after a patellar fracture. If any abnormalities occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. The detailed analysis is as follows:

In general, if the fracture is simple and appropriate treatment has been administered, the fracture site may have become relatively stable by around 70 days. When a physician evaluates that there are no complications and soft tissue injuries have largely healed, gradual squatting exercises may be considered to restore normal flexion and extension function of the knee joint. However, squatting activities should be introduced progressively, avoiding strenuous exercise.

Nevertheless, special circumstances cannot be ruled out. If complications such as infection, displacement, or delayed healing occur during the healing process, squatting should not be attempted, as it may lead to re-injury. Even if the fracture has healed, if muscle strength and joint flexibility have not adequately recovered during rehabilitation, pain or instability may occur during squatting due to insufficient support; in such cases, attempting to squat should be avoided.

Patients should maintain good daily habits and follow a healthy, scientifically balanced diet, actively adjusting their physical condition to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.