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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Ferrari MB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5621425 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy techniques 20170710 4
Bipartite patella is a common pathology, affecting 2% to 3% of the population. Usually these cases are bilateral and asymptomatic. However, a patient with a bipartite patella may complain of pain, which is most likely related to fragment mobility. Conservative treatment with physiotherapy, immobilization, and nonsteroidal drugs are encouraged during the initial 6 months following diagnosis. This option is effective in most patients. For patients who do not improve with these conservative measure ...[more]