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T O Adekoya-Cole1, G O Enweluzo2, O I Akinmokun3
1Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi Araba. tadekoyacole@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Anterior knee pain is a common presentation in Orthopaedic out patient practice. However anterior superior patellar spur is an uncommon cause.This case presentation is to highlight an anterior superior patellar spur with quadriceps tendonitis. The patient is a 52 year old man who presented with a recurrent anterior knee pain. The radiographic study revealed an anterio-superior patellar spur. The patient had a depo steroid injection as an adjunct therapy to physiotherapy and has been pain free.
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