Fracture of Knee Cap Causes

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Caused by a direct blow, such as a collision with a dashboard in a motor vehicle accident.

A fall on a flexed knee or forceful quadriceps contraction, such as with stumbling or falling.

More common in males than in females.

Chronic stress to the knee.

Pathologic conditions or chronic infections can lead to fractures.

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