| Literature DB >> 3611165 |
J Gasco, J M Del Pino, F Gomar-Sancho.
Abstract
A case of duplication of the patella in the coronal plane is reported. Previously reported cases of double patella have shown sagittal or vertical duplication, and some have been associated with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. In our case, excision of one patella and realignment of the extensor mechanism relieved symptoms of giving-way.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3611165
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X