Pediatric Patella Fracture

  • Etiology: Trauma
  • Imaging Radiograph Patellar Sleeve Avulsion Fracture:
    — Unique fractures in preteens and teens caused by the relatively higher strength of the patellar tendon compared to the patell
    — Associated with femoral trochlea dysplasia
    — Findings are patella alta and bone fragment and donor site from inferior patella while joint effusion doesn’t always occur.
  • Note: Dorsal patellar defect is a benign defect in the superolateral patella
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Radiology Cases of Patella Fracture