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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2025; 16(11): 110173
Published online Nov 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i11.110173
Published online Nov 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i11.110173
Bilateral sleeve fracture of the superior pole of the patella in a healthy adult: A case report
Wen-Ping He, Ci-Meng Ren, Feng Luo, Li Chen, Wen-Tao Wang, Bing-Tao Qiu, Xiao-Cao Zhang, Department of Orthopaedics, Xishui Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University of Science and Technology, Huanggang 438200, Hubei Province, China
Hai-Tao Chen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: He WP, Ren CM, Luo F, Chen L, Wang WT, Qing BT, and Zhang XC made substantial contributions to the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data; He WP and Chen HT were responsible for the conception and design of the study, responsible for drafting and writing this manuscript; Ren CM and Luo F assisted He WP in completing the research. All authors confirm the authenticity of all the raw data.
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Corresponding author: Hai-Tao Chen, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 169 East Lake Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China. chenht33@sina.com
Received: June 3, 2025
Revised: July 4, 2025
Accepted: September 25, 2025
Published online: November 18, 2025
Processing time: 168 Days and 2.4 Hours
Revised: July 4, 2025
Accepted: September 25, 2025
Published online: November 18, 2025
Processing time: 168 Days and 2.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Sleeve fractures of the superior pole of the patella were rare in adults. We report an extremely rare case of an 18-year-old man with a bilateral sleeve fracture of the superior pole of the patella that occurred after a sudden fall while running. The patient’s physical examination, imaging examinations, and surgical procedure are presented, along with relevant images. Suture anchors, augmented by autogenous gracilis, provided secure fixation and achieved excellent results in this rare injury.