Transverse Patella Fracture in a Ten Year Old Boy: Case Report

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2013-09Author
Ndeleva, B. M.
Lakati, C. K.
Lutomia, M. L.
Mak’Anyengo, S. O.
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Patella fractures are rare in children. Transverse fractures in particular are an uncommon pattern. We report a case of a transverse patella fracture in a ten year old boy. He presented with inability to actively extend his left knee, two months after a fall. On evaluation he was found to have a transverse fracture of his left patella. This was treated by tension band wiring.