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Propagation of stress fracture of the patella
  1. M A A Crowther,
  2. A Mandal,
  3. P P Sarangi
  1. Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Mr Crowther
 Department of Orthopaedics, University of Bristol, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8HW, UK; maacrowtherhotmail.com

Abstract

Anterior knee pain in athletes is common and usually self limited. There should be a high index of suspicion and low threshold for special imaging in cases with acute onset and specific tenderness. The risk of propagation of stress fracture of the patella in athletes is highlighted. The case report presented illustrates the potential sequence of events.

  • patella
  • knee
  • stress fracture

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2003.010116

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