Osteomyelitis, an infection of bone, commonly affects long bones. Chronic osteomyelitis of patella is a rare entity, and diagnosis is often delayed. We present a case of an 11-year-old boy with chronic osteomyelitis of patella who underwent treatment at our center. We conclude that diagnosis of patellar osteomyelitis needs a high index of suspicion. Early treatment is essential to save the patella and the knee of the patient.
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