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Patellar fracture

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from a bicycle. Knee deformity.

Patient Data

Age: 40
Gender: Male
x-ray

The radiograph shows a transverse and displaced fracture of the patella.

Case Discussion

This case shows a displaced patella fracture.

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