Presentation
Knee pain post trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 65
Gender: Male
From the case:
Patellar tendon avulsion fracture
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Patella alta. Bony fragments project anterior to the femur and may represent an avulsion fracture of the patellar ligament. Soft tissue swelling anterior to the knee joint. No knee joint effusion.
Case Discussion
The findings were confirmed surgically. Patellar avulsion fractures represent disruption of the extensor mechanism of the knee.