- See:
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bipartite patella
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pediatric avulsion fractures
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patellar dislocation
- Discussion:
- are primarily of two types;
- direct blow, or more commonly patellar dislocation, may cause an
immediate frx around the point of contact, separating a single
fragment that includes articular cartilage, subchondral bone, and
supporting trabecular bone.
- this piece may never displace, and in this case fracture usually heals
with time and causes little trouble;
- however, fragment may displace and become a mechanically troublesome loose body;
- excision has been recommended in these situations but, for large fragments,
stabilization by transosseous fixation with Herbert screw has been described.
Osteochondritis dissecans of the patella. MRI evaluation and a case report.
Team physician #8. Osteochondritis dissecans of the patella in a competitive fencer. A case report and review of the literature.
