I have a new patient who has been recovering well from a fractured patella. He is about 8 weeks post fracture and is now full weight-bearing.

Although his surgeon is now happy for him to "push" for return of quads control and muscle bulk I am wondering if someone can assist in suggesting a planned approach in terms of bone healing. His fracture was treated conservatively although it did extend in vertical direction and went all the way into the joint line. The patella feels like one solid piece however I cannot see any callous formation on a skyline x-ray view. Perhaps this is normal for patella fractures?

Any protocol info would be greatly appreciated 8o

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