Management of Large Osteochondral Fracture of the Patella in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report

Introduction: Osteochondral fractures of the patella are rare injuries that can result from trauma or patellar dislocation, often affecting adolescents involved in sports. Case Report: This is the case report of a 15-year-old male presented on May 5, 2023 with a large osteochondral fracture of the p...

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Main Authors: Siddhart Yadav, Chiranjeevi K P, Akash Singh Jadon, Sameer Pandey
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Language:English
Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2025-07-01
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description Introduction: Osteochondral fractures of the patella are rare injuries that can result from trauma or patellar dislocation, often affecting adolescents involved in sports. Case Report: This is the case report of a 15-year-old male presented on May 5, 2023 with a large osteochondral fracture of the patella. The patient was followed up for 2 years post-fixation. Discussion: We describe a case of a 15-year-old male who had sustained a large medial facet patellar osteochondral fracture while playing. The diagnosis was made with the help of an X-ray, MRI, and CT scan. Fracture fixation was done with a innovative technique of extra-articular K-wires and absorbable sutures. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and operative fixation can give excellent functional outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-7438c6e2aabe43fcb7d6dcd592fb363e2025-08-20T03:05:02ZengIndian Orthopaedic Research GroupJournal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2250-06852321-38172025-07-0115721622110.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i07.5830Management of Large Osteochondral Fracture of the Patella in an Adolescent: A Rare Case ReportSiddhart YadavChiranjeevi K PAkash Singh JadonSameer PandeyIntroduction: Osteochondral fractures of the patella are rare injuries that can result from trauma or patellar dislocation, often affecting adolescents involved in sports. Case Report: This is the case report of a 15-year-old male presented on May 5, 2023 with a large osteochondral fracture of the patella. The patient was followed up for 2 years post-fixation. Discussion: We describe a case of a 15-year-old male who had sustained a large medial facet patellar osteochondral fracture while playing. The diagnosis was made with the help of an X-ray, MRI, and CT scan. Fracture fixation was done with a innovative technique of extra-articular K-wires and absorbable sutures. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and operative fixation can give excellent functional outcomes.https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/07/01/management-of-large-osteochondral-fracture-of-the-patella-in-an-adolescent-a-rare-case-report-2/osteochondral fracturemedial facet of patellainternal fixation
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Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
osteochondral fracture
medial facet of patella
internal fixation
title Management of Large Osteochondral Fracture of the Patella in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report
title_full Management of Large Osteochondral Fracture of the Patella in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report
title_fullStr Management of Large Osteochondral Fracture of the Patella in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Management of Large Osteochondral Fracture of the Patella in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report
title_short Management of Large Osteochondral Fracture of the Patella in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report
title_sort management of large osteochondral fracture of the patella in an adolescent a rare case report
topic osteochondral fracture
medial facet of patella
internal fixation
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