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Patella Sleeve Fracture with Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Tear and Lateral Femoral Condyle Fracture in an Adolescent: A Case Report.

Suleiman Y SudahMatthew NasraChristopher MichelChristopher DijanicDaniel KerriganEvan Curatolo
Published in: JBJS case connector (2021)
This is the first case to describe simultaneous development of these 3 injuries in an adolescent. We recommend that patients with patella sleeve fracture undergo magnetic resonance imaging to assess for local soft-tissue injury because this may influence treatment decisions.
Keyphrases
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • young adults
  • soft tissue
  • mental health
  • hip fracture
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • magnetic resonance
  • combination therapy