Orthopedics Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Injuries Forum - bipartite patella treatment

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mumsy

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bipartite patella treatment Posted: 07-15-08 08:16am


My son has bipartite patella in his left knee, which means that his knee cap didn't fuse together as he was growing. He is a really keen footballer and as such has been knocked directly on it over the years. He is now 22 and in considerable pain, finds that he has to 'save' his left leg a lot by overusing his right. Scans have revealed the condition and the smaller fragment is about 20-25% of the total knee. Surgery is possible to remove this section but we are really concerned about the prognosis. Does anyone have experience of this and could offer advice about the success rate and ability to get back to playing competitively? Or are there any drugs like anti-inflammatories that would give him at least temporary relief? Much appreciated

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