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The Double-Patella Sign: A Patellar Implant Loosening Case Report
Maximillian P Ganz1, Angelo Mannino2, Giles R Scuderi1,2
1Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York.
JBJS Case Connector
|November 2, 2023
Summary
Even after healing, monitor patellar fractures post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for loosening. Inferior migration of a loose patellar component can create a "double-patella sign" on X-rays.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Radiology
Background:
- Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for knee osteoarthritis.
- Patellar fractures are a known complication, though typically managed with conservative treatment if nondisplaced.
- Long-term complications, such as component loosening, require ongoing vigilance.

