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Medical condition
Bipartite patella
Other namesPatella bipartita
Bipartite patella as seen from front, right knee left
SpecialtyMedical genetics Edit this on Wikidata

Bipartite patella is a condition where the patella, or kneecap, is composed of two separate bones. Instead of fusing together as normally occurs in early childhood, the bones of the patella remain separated. The condition occurs in approximately 1–2% of the population and is no more likely to occur in males than females. It is often asymptomatic and most commonly diagnosed as an incidental finding, with about 2% of cases becoming symptomatic.

Saupe introduced a classification system for Bipartite Patella back in 1921. Type 1: Fragment is located at the bottom of the kneecap (5% of cases) Type 2: Fragment is located on the lateral side of the kneecap (20% of cases) Type 3: Fragment is located on the upper lateral border of the kneecap (75% of cases)

References

  1. ^ "Kneecap (Patella) Injury". About.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Bipartite Patella - Pediatrics - Orthobullets.com". Orthobullets.com. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Bipartite Patella | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org". Orthobullets.com. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  4. Atesok K, Doral MN, Lowe J, Finsterbush A (2008). "Symptomatic bipartite patella: treatment alternatives". J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 16 (8). Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 455–61. doi:10.5435/00124635-200808000-00004. PMID 18664634. S2CID 35458401.
  5. "Bipartite Patella - Knee Conditions - Knee-Pain-Explained.com". Knee-Pain-Explained.com.

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