title: Transverse fracture of the patella in children.
abstract: We report two cases of transverse fracture of the patella in children. Contrary to the general belief that this fracture is common in children, we could not find any reported cases since 1973. Both of our cases were sports-related and each illustrates a different mechanism of injury.
authors.affiliation: St. Nessan's Hospital, Co. Limerick, Eire.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Makhdoomi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Doyle
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Moloney
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001864:Bone Wires; D002648:Child; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography