Bipartite Patella Copy

. ……………………………… THE BIPARTITE PATELLA ………………………………….

•   This is a normal variant often confused with a fracture.

•   It is a common congenital fragmentation of the patella and usually needs no treatment.

•   Occurs in approximately 1 % to 2 % of the population.

•   Most patients are asymptomatic.

•   Fragment usually occurs on inferior, superior or lateral portion of patella.

•   Smooth margins ( eburnation ) along the adjoining surfaces will aid to differentiate from acute fracture( as well as clinical correlation).

Now let us discuss the disorder of the Osgood Schlatter Disease . In the juvenile patient population, you will frequently encounter the athletic patient with knee pain. A common finding and complaint is pain, swelling and tenderness over the anterior tibial tuberosity

( usually in the absence of overt injury ).

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