Fracture of patella, hematoma in suprapatellar recess

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 Transverse fracture of the patella with a small gap on the articular surface. Note oval soft tissue density above the patella just anterior to the femur - this is hematoma in the suprapatellar recess.

Tags:  Extremity  Bone
Radiology image - Fracture of patella, hematoma in suprapatellar recess: Extremity, Bone: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Fracture of patella, hematoma in suprapatellar recess

Fracture of patella, hematoma in suprapatellar recess: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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