ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2025
Bilateral sleeve fracture of the superior pole of the patella in a healthy adult: A case report.
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backgroundSleeve fracture of the patella is an unusual fracture, almost unique to children. The majority of sleeve fractures involve the inferior patellar pole. However, sleeve fractures of the superior pole of the patella are extremely rare in adults. CASE SUMMARY: An 18-year-old male patient fell while running in the morning. The patient had tenderness to palpation at the superior pole of the patella, with a palpable gap over the upper part of the patella in both knees. We applied two 4.5-mm suture anchors with the Krackow stitch to repair the sleeve fracture, augmented by autogenous gracilis through performing the figure-of-eight technique. The patient regained approximately the full range of motion of the knee joint without any quadriceps weakness and a normal gait 6 weeks after surgery.
conclusionSleeve fractures of the superior pole of the patella are extremely rare in adults, especially bilateral sleeve fractures. Suture anchors, augmented by autogenous gracilis, provided secure fixation and achieved excellent results in this rare injury.
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