Congenital absence of patella is a rare orthopedic condition characterized by an underdeveloped or complete lack of patella. This condition is very rare in isolation and is usually accompanied by other genetic syndromes. The prevalence is difficult to estimate as very few cases of this condition have been reported worldwide. Here, we report a case of congenital bilateral absence of patella in an 18-month-old female child who came with a chief complaint of inability to stand and walk without support, with hyperextension at the knee joint with no other associated abnormalities. The patient was started with active and resisted physiotherapy sessions that alleviated the condition of our patient.
Keywords: congenital abnormalities; gait disorder; knee joints; nail patella syndrome; patella.
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