Summary: Double layered patellae are a rare phenomenon found in association with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. Lateral subluxation of the patella is commonly present. Of note is the discovery of a mobile synovial joint lined with hyaline articular cartilage between the two layers of the patella.
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Dahners et al. (1982) studied this question.