Abstract
<p class="abstract">A 14-year-old male presented with pain and swelling of left knee since 15 days with history of non-significant trauma and mild fever. On clinical examination there was raised superficial skin temperature and pre-patellar effusion with positive patellar tap. Haematological investigations show moderate leucocytosis and raised acute phase reactants, with an unremarkable radiography. Under the impression of infective pre-patellar bursitis, patient was posted for arthrotomy, debridement and wound wash. Post-operative broad spectrum antibiotics started. 2 weeks after surgery the swelling reappears, when an advanced imaging was offered which shows osteomyelitic changes in upper pole of patella. After 6 weeks of intravenous antibiotics and conservative management, the lesion was healed leaving no sequel.</p><p class="abstract"> </p>
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