Presentation
Posterior joint instability after a dashboard injury.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture - type III
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Avulsion fracture of the posterior cruciate ligament insertion with marrow edema and cortical disruption.
Case Discussion
Posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures can be classified as:
- type I: no displacement
- type II: mild displacement
- type: III totally displaced
This case presents a posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture type III.