Presentation
Direct falling down on the right knee with impaction on a sharp edge.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Patella fracture
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There is a complete transverse displaced fracture in the body of the right patella.
Joint effusion is also noted.
From the case:
Patella fracture
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There is a complete transverse displaced fracture in the body of the right patella.
Joint effusion is also noted.
The patellar and quadriceps tendons show no complete tear.
Case Discussion
The patellar fracture should be differentiated from Bipartite patella which is superolateral and well corticated.
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