Bipartite patella explained

Bipartite patella
Synonyms:	Patella bipartita

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.^[1] The condition occurs in approximately 12% of the population^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kneecap (Patella) Injury. About.com. 13 April 2014. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304201510/http://orthopedics.about.com/od/kneecappatelladisorders/g/bipartite.htm. dead.
2. Web site: Bipartite Patella - Pediatrics - Orthobullets.com. Orthobullets.com. 13 April 2014.
3. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Symptomatic bipartite patella: treatment alternatives.. 18664634 . 16. Atesok K, Doral MN, Lowe J, Finsterbush A . J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2008. 8. 455–61. 10.5435/00124635-200808000-00004. 35458401.
4. Web site: Bipartite Patella - Knee Conditions - Knee-Pain-Explained.com. Knee-Pain-Explained.com.
5. Web site: Bipartite Patella | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org|access-date=13 April 2014}} and is no more likely to occur in males] than females. It is often asymptomatic and most commonly diagnosed as an incidental finding,^[3] 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)^[4]

   External links

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   . Orthobullets.com.