Presentation
Knee pain following direct trauma after fall.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years old
Gender: Male
From the case:
Anterior patella apophysis
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On the lateral film, there is a small focal ossific density projected anterior to the patella. This represents non-union of the anterior patella apophysis (normal variant) rather than an avulsion injury.
Case Discussion
Non-union of an anterior patella apophysis is a normal variant and does not represent an avulsion injury. Differential diagnosis: sleve fracture.
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