Osteochondral Segond Fracture Associated with Fibular Head Avulsion Fracture – “Arcuate Sign”^[*]

Abstract

A deviated osteochondral fracture of the anterolateral tibia associated with fibular head avulsion in a 50-year-old patient is reported. In general, avulsion fracture of the iliotibial tract is associated with injuries in the cruciate ligament, in the meniscus and in lateral knee structures, as in the case herein reported.

Keywords

knee injuries - tibial fractures - femoral fractures

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