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Symptomatic multipartite patella: imaging findings and pain relief. A description of two cases

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries in the non-elite athletes are a clinical entity that is being seen more frequently nowadays. The term “weekend warriors” applies to amateur participants in sports activities and is related to an increasing number of musculoskeletal injuries mainly due to overuse. Concomitant skeletal variations may as well predispose to trauma. We add to the literature two cases of multipartite patella in which locally injected ropivacaine (ropivacaine hydrochloride) and steroid (betamethasone acetate-betamethasone sodium phosphate) relieved the symptoms completely. Here, we describe the clinical, imaging features and the course of treatment.

Source: Open Medicine

DOI: 10.2478/s11536-012-0126-5

Authors: Evangelos Perdikakis, Chrysovalantis Pothitakis

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,373

OpenAlex ID: W2005507393

FWCI: 0.156

Cites: 15

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10