Presentation
Knee pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bipartite patella
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Small bony fragment is noted in the superolateral aspect of the left patella with smooth margin without sclerotic changes.
Case Discussion
Features are compatible with bipartite patella (type III according to H Saupe classification), which is a patella with an unfused accessory ossification center at the superolateral aspect.
Note the superolateral location of the bony fragment in relation to patella with smooth margins and no overlying soft tissue swelling.