This report describes a pathologic fracture of the patella secondary to destruction by a giant cell tumour. Diagnosis was made after non-union of a patella fracture, with osteolysis and soft tissue invasion. Delayed union of any fracture should raise the possibility of an underlying pathologic process.

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Pathologic fracture of a giant cell tumour of the patella

Ageing is a natural process. In the words of Seneca “old age is an incurable disease”, but more recently Sir James Sterling Ross commented, “you do not heal old age you protect it: you promote it; you extend it” [1]. The geriatric population is defined as population age 60 years and above [2]. In order to make world familiar with the old age problems world health organization celebrated WORLD HEALTH DAY (WHO) with “Active aging makes the difference” as slogan and declared the year 1999 as international year for older persons [3].

Pathologic fracture of a giant cell tumour of the patella

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