Vertical patellar fracture

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
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Vertical fracture of the lateral patella with minimal displacement of the fractured fragment.

Abnormal subcutaneous soft tissue edema overlying the patella.

Mild joint effusion. No fat fluid level.

Case Discussion

Post traumatic vertical patellar fracture.

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