Symptomatic Bipartite Patella: Three Subtypes, Three Representative Cases

Abstract

Bipartite patella can be classified into three unique subtypes; type I, II, and III. The following case series describes three representative cases of each subtype and a spectrum of location-specific treatment options for surgical care of the symptomatic bipartite patella.

Keywords

bipartite patella - synchondrosis - chondromalacia patella

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