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case_images: Clinical picture showing a visible, palpable gap over the superior pole of the patella.
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case_images: F1
case_images: The patient mainly complained of loss of active extension of the knee in the sitting position and a palpable gap over the upper part of the patella (Fig. 1).
case_images: Anteroposterior and lateral view of the knee joint showing sleeve fracture of the superior pole of patella. The arrow represents the sleeve separated from the superior pole.
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case_images: F2
case_images: Anteroposterior and lateral radiograph (Fig. 2) were taken, which showed the fracture line along with displaced fragments, which appeared to be a sleeve-like fracture of the upper pole of the patella.
case_images: Anteroposterior and lateral view of the knee joint after the surgery showing reposition of the sleeve to the superior pole and re-enforcement by cerclage wiring.
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case_images: F3
case_images: Subsequently, to provide more stability, a cerclage wiring was also done (Fig. 3).