Presentation
Kitesurfer. Pulled by kite to the beach and hit concrete bollard with knee. CT for operative planning.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Comminuted patellar fracture
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Displaced, comminuted patellar fracture.
C 3.3 fracture according to AO classification.
Large haemarthros in the suprapatellar recess.
Case Discussion
Complex fractures of the patella might need CT evaluation for operative planning and to rule out additional bony injuries.
Volume rendered images can be useful for trauma surgeons for operative planning.