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Patellar tendon ossification after partial patellectomy: a case report.

Husamettin Cakici1, Onur Hapa, Kutay Ozturan

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University Hospital, Bolu, Turkey. hcakici@gmail.com.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Summary

Patellar tendon ossification is a rare complication following partial patellectomy, a condition previously unreported. This case highlights the need for orthopedic surgeons to recognize this potential outcome after such procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Pathology

Background:

  • Patellar tendon ossification is a rare complication associated with various knee injuries and surgical procedures.
  • Previous literature has not documented this condition occurring after partial patellectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first known case of patellar tendon ossification after partial patellectomy.
  • To raise awareness among orthopedic surgeons regarding this rare complication.

Main Methods:

  • A case presentation of a 35-year-old male treated for a comminuted inferior patellar pole fracture with partial patellectomy.
  • Observation of patellar tendon ossification during follow-up, leading to rupture.
  • Surgical excision of the ossified tissue and subsequent tendon repair.

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Main Results:

  • The patient developed patellar tendon ossification after partial patellectomy.
  • The ossified tendon subsequently ruptured from its tibial tubercle attachment.
  • Successful excision of ossification and repair of the patellar tendon were performed.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first reported instance of patellar tendon ossification following partial patellectomy.
  • Orthopaedic surgeons should consider patellar tendon ossification as a potential complication after partial patellectomy.