Presentation
Knee pain post fall.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
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There is a transverse fracture through the patella with minimal displacement. Moderate amount of joint fluid noted within the suprapatellar recess. No other fractures seen. Minimal reduction of the medial compartment of the femorotibial joint, which is otherwise unremarkable.
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Kirschner wires (K-wires) after fixation of the mid-pole patella fracture.
Case Discussion
Transverse fracture of mid patella treated with tension band wiring.