Arthroscopic Excision of Bipartite Patella with preservation

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Arthroscopic Excision of Bipartite Patella with preservation of Lateral Retinaculum in an adolescent ice hockey player

Jun 7, 2017258 views

Bipartite patella usually is an asymptomatic anatomical variant. However, in some adolescent athletes, it causes anterior knee pain, resulting in decreased participation and performance. We report the case of a high-level adolescent ice hockey player who underwent successful arthroscopic excision with preservation of the lateral retinaculum of a symptomatic bipartite patella after failed nonoperative treatment.

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