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The broken bone without a fracture: a case report

A F Lynch

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    |November 1, 1980
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    A painful knee in a 76-year-old after an accident was investigated. Radiography showed bone fragments, but the origin remained unclear, necessitating further examination.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Trauma medicine
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Road traffic accidents can cause significant orthopedic injuries.
    • Knee pain is a common symptom following trauma.
    • Identifying the source of bone fragments is crucial for treatment.

    Observation:

    • A 76-year-old female presented with acute knee pain post-road traffic accident.
    • Initial radiographic examination revealed the presence of bone fragments posterior to the knee joint.
    • No obvious fracture or dislocation was immediately apparent as the source of the fragments.

    Findings:

    • Radiographic evidence of unexplained bone fragments in the knee.
    • Absence of a clear traumatic source for the observed bone fragments.

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  • Diagnostic challenge in pinpointing the etiology of the posterior knee fragments.

    • Implications:

    • Potential for occult fractures or intra-articular pathology.
    • Need for advanced imaging or surgical exploration to determine fragment origin.
    • Importance of thorough evaluation in cases of post-traumatic knee pain with unclear radiographic findings.