Sleeve fracture of the superior pole of patella: a case report.
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
- Fractures, Bone
- Patella
Anatomy
- knee