PEDIATRIC PATELLA FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
Abstract
Patellar fractures are more common in adults than children, but their diagnosis in pediatric cases is challenging due to the developmental and ossification process of the patella. Sleeve fractures, specific to children, involve small bone fragments with a chondral component breaking off from the ossification center. Surgical management is similar to that in adults.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Bone fractures and treatments
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Turkiye Klinikleri eBooks
- Pages
- 273–283
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter