Abstract
Bipartite sesamoid bones are considered asymptomatic and incidental radiographic finding. We report on a young athlete who bitterly complanined from anterior knee pain interfering with sports activities. Initial radiographs of the knee was normal apart from having a bipartite patella. Subsequent radiographs of the knee revealed a displacement of the bipartite patella. Excision of the small fragment was curative. It was also discovered that his past forfoot pain was due to bipartite sesamoid of the big toe. Bipartite sesamoids in different parts of the body can exist, this can give rise to significant symptoms and require surgical treatment.
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