A case report of a rare patella stress fracture in a 12-year-old athlete with atypical presentation
Author(s): Brianne M Giuffrida and Stephanie Schneck
Abstract: Patella stress fractures in children are rare with limited published cases. We report a case of a distal transverse patella stress fracture in a 12-year-old athlete. History and physical exam were atypical for stress fracture etiology challenging clinical diagnosis, but imaging confirmed the diagnosis. We demonstrated complete healing by 5 months with non-operative treatment, adding to the limited knowledge of standard treatment for these injuries. We also present possible explanation for this rare fracture occurring in a child.
Brianne M Giuffrida, Stephanie Schneck. A case report of a rare patella stress fracture in a 12-year-old athlete with atypical presentation. Int J Case Rep Orthop 2025;7(2):86-88. DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2025.v7.i2b.267
