Transverse Patella Fracture in a Ten Year Old Boy: Case Report
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Date
2013-09
Authors
Ndeleva, B. M.
Lakati, C. K.
Lutomia, M. L.
Mak’Anyengo, S. O.
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East African Orthopaedic Journal
Abstract
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.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314%2Feaoj.v7i0.
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East African Orthopaedic Journal Vol. 7: September 2013