Superior dislocation of the patella fixed by interlocked osteophytes. A case report and review of the literature

D. H. Bartlett, L. A. Gilula, W. A. Murphy

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Abstract

Superior dislocation of the patella with fixation caused by interlocked osteophytes is a rare injury. The authors could find only one case recorded in the literature and they present a similar case in an 52 yr old female.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)883-884
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A
Volume58
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1976
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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