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Bilateral patellar fractures from indirect trauma. A case report
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|September 1, 1983
Summary
This case study reports rare bilateral simultaneous patella fractures in a teen basketball player. These fractures are potentially linked to stress reactions in both kneecaps.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Patellar fractures are uncommon in adolescents.
- Simultaneous bilateral patellar fractures are exceedingly rare.
- Stress reactions can precede bone fractures.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old male basketball player presented with bilateral simultaneous patellar fractures.
- Radiographic evidence suggested pre-existing stress reactions in both patellae.
Findings:
- This is the first reported instance linking bilateral simultaneous patellar fractures to stress reactions.
- The findings suggest a potential mechanism for this rare injury pattern.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering stress reactions in adolescent athletes with bilateral lower extremity injuries.
- May inform diagnostic and treatment strategies for similar rare fracture presentations.
- Underscores the biomechanical demands placed on young athletes in high-impact sports.