Presentation
Pain in the knee after a sports accident.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
From the case:
Bipartite patella
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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.