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Knee pain
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Patella shape - Wiberg type 2 or b
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MRI shows features of Wiberg type 2 or b of the patella in the term of:
- slightly smaller size of the medial facet
- concave aspect of the lateral facet
Other MR findings include; mild joint effusion, small baker cyst, and operative changes related to ACL reconstruction
From the case:
Patella shape - Wiberg type 2 or b
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Annotated imaged highlight the findings
Case Discussion
Wiberg classification is a system used to describe the shape of the patella based mainly on the asymmetry between the patellar medial and lateral facets on axial views of the patella. Increasing number type indicates a larger degree of asymmetry.
This case is a good example of Wiberg type 2 or b.
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