Management of Symptomatic Bipartite Patella

Initial Assessment and Treatment

• The British Journal of Sports Medicine recommends physical therapy with knee-targeted exercise therapy focusing on quadriceps strengthening and patellofemoral joint rehabilitation for symptomatic patients 1

Diagnostic Considerations

• Weight-bearing views are essential for assessing patellofemoral kinematics, as standard radiographs may underestimate functional malalignment, according to clinical guidelines 2
• Weight-bearing axial views provide superior assessment of patellofemoral kinematics, as noted in clinical guidelines 3