Sleeve fracture of the superior pole of patella: a case report.

Kumar, Kapil; Knight, David J · Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The growing patella is more vulnerable to osteochondral or avulsion fractures. Avulsion or sleeve fractures can occur at the superior or lower pole. Superior pole fractures are very rare. A case of superior pole sleeve facture of the patella is presented and the treatment described.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy