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Bipartite patella

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain in the knee after a sports accident.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
ct

A small infraction of the lateral tibia plateau was found (not shown).

As an incidental finding, you can see a bipartite patella.

Case Discussion

The bipartite patella is usually discovered incidentally in asymptomatic individuals. Occurs bilaterally in about 43% of the cases. Only 2% of patients with bipartite patella experience symptoms.

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