Treatment of symptomatic bipartite patella in patients <21 years of age: A systematic review and treatment algorithm.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to develop an evidence-based algorithm for the management of symptomatic bipartite patella in the pediatric and adolescent population based on a systemic review of the published literature.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines on PubMed and Embase, selecting for studies discussing the management of symptomatic bipartite patella.

Results

Five studies met criteria, involving 315 knees (314 patients, average age 15.8 years). All patients presented with symptomatic bipartite patella and underwent an initial trial of conservative management. Seventy-six percent (239 knees) achieved full resolution of symptoms after conservative

SUBMITTER: Hines KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11669127 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature