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Osteochondral or, even more rarely, purely chondral fractures of the lateral femoral condyle following patella dislocation in adolescents are relatively infrequent. Various fixation methods are described in the literature, ranging from traditional screws to bioabsorbable constructs or the use of anchors. Each method possesses its own advantages and limitations. Here, we present a case involving a 13-year-old boy with a large purely chondral fracture of the lateral femoral condyle after patella dislocation, initially overlooked. We introduce a cost-effective suture-bridge technique for the fixation of this fracture, which eliminates the need for a second operation and has yielded favorable outcomes. It is important to know that fractures of this type can be easily overlooked, necessitating a high index of suspicion and the utilization of advanced imaging techniques to prevent potential long-term catastrophic outcomes for the knee joint.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11138669PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjae367DOI Listing

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