title: Scintigraphic findings on examination of the multipartite patella.
abstract: Bipartite or multipartite patella occurs in approximately 2-3% of the general population. In the setting of trauma, this entity may be confused with a fracture of the patella. The mechanism of injury, clinical symptomatology, and plain film findings are often helpful in distinguishing the two possibilities. However, cases do occur in which a fracture cannot be confidently excluded. This case demonstrates how scintigraphy may provide further clarification in this diagnostic dilemma.
authors: Department of Radiology, Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, Connecticut 06510.
authors: C L
authors: CL
authors: Collings
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
chemical_list: D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate