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Ishwor Ghimire Padhya1, Saral Lamichhane2, Pramod Devkota1
1Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan, Nepal.
Case Reports in Orthopedics
|February 1, 2024
Summary
Nontraumatic bilateral patella fractures, though rare, can occur due to repetitive stress in predisposed individuals. Surgical fixation and rehabilitation offer good functional outcomes for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Trauma research
Background:
- The patella, the largest sesamoid bone, is crucial for knee extensor function.
- It endures significant stress during knee flexion and extension.
Observation:
- A rare case of nontraumatic bilateral transverse patella fracture is presented.
- The patient was a 45-year-old female with a compromised extensor mechanism.
Findings:
- Bilateral patella fractures without trauma are uncommon and likely multifactorial.
- Repetitive stress in a predisposed bone is a potential contributing factor.
Implications:
- Stable surgical fixation is essential for displaced patella fractures.
- A comprehensive rehabilitation program is key to achieving good functional recovery.
