Following a ground-level fall at home, a 46-year-old woman is transported to the emergency room by ambulance. She slid out of the shower and landed on her left knee on the tile floor. The patient is unable to walk due to acute left knee pain and edema. The examination reveals a knee contusion and soft tissue edema, as well as a substantial knee effusion. The picture below shows an X-ray of the knee: Which of the following examination findings would most likely be seen in this patient?

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Following a ground-level fall at home, a 46-year-old woman is transported to the emergency room by ambulance. She slid out of the shower and landed on her left knee on the tile floor. The patient is unable to walk due to acute left knee pain and edema. The examination reveals a knee contusion and soft tissue edema, as well as a substantial knee effusion. The picture below shows an X-ray of the knee:  Which of the following examination findings would most likely be seen in this patient?

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Eductional Objective: A direct hit to the anterior side of the knee is the most prevalent cause of patella fractures. An intensely swollen knee, localized patella discomfort, difficulty to extend the knee against gravity, and a palpable gap in the extensor mechanism are all symptoms.

Following a Ground-Level Fall at Home, a 46-Year-Old Woman Is