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Patella partita

A Soren¹, T R Waugh

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, University Medical Center, NY 10016.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery|January 1, 1994

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Summary

Patella partita is a knee cap malformation due to incomplete ossification, appearing as vertical lines or frontal subdivision. While often incidental, it can cause symptoms, particularly in older adults, necessitating treatment.

Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Radiology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Patella partita is a congenital anomaly of the patella.
It results from incomplete ossification during development.
It can manifest as sagittal or frontal plane divisions.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the characteristics of patella partita.
To differentiate between incidental findings and symptomatic cases.
To highlight clinical relevance, especially in elderly patients.

Main Methods:

Review of radiographic findings.
Analysis of ossification patterns.
Correlation with clinical presentation and symptoms.

Main Results:

Patella partita presents with vertical discontinuities or frontal subdivisions.
Incomplete ossification is the primary cause.
Symptomatic cases are more prevalent in elderly individuals.

Conclusions:

Patella partita is a significant finding beyond incidental radiography.
Understanding its etiology is crucial for diagnosis.
Clinical evaluation is necessary for symptomatic patella partita, particularly in the elderly.

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