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Patellar fracture

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Motor vehicle accident

Patient Data:

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian

A comminuted fracture through the lower pole of the patellar isdemonstrated. On the lateral projection a small fragment of bone isprojected posterior to the knee joint, which is of uncertain significance,but could represent an intra articular fragment from the patellar fracture.The tibia and femur appear intact. 

Case Discussion:

Inferior pole patellar fracture

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