Displaced patellar stress fracture revealing primary hyperparathyroidism: a case report
This case highlights the importance of considering endocrine causes in patients presenting with stress fractures at uncommon sites. The diagnostic journey from a seemingly benign musculoskeletal complaint to the discovery of PHPT underscores the pivotal role of multidisciplinary coordination across primary care, orthopaedics, and endocrinology.
Authors
- Harvey Stevenson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5768-2300)
- Daniele Ramsay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5585-1118)
- Waseem Jerjes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6914-7401)
Institutions
- James Cook University Hospital (GB)
- Dorset County Hospital (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AME Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/acr-2025-104
- Primary Topic
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00