Abstract

Case Report

Patellar fractures in children

Mohammed Shabeer*, Nasir Muzaffar and Sameh Abdalla

Published: 19 November, 2019 | Volume 3 - Issue 1 | Pages: 040-042

We describe a rare case of patellar fracture in a seven year old girl. The case was reviewed for various aspects such as clinical diagnosis, imaging tests and most suitable treatment.

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