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Bicondylar fracture of tibial plateau

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Bicondylar split fracture of right tibial plateau reaching the articular surface with disruption of metaphyseal-diaphyseal continuity.
There is also a vertical tear of lateral tibial plateau. Mild lateral displacement of the fractured fragments is noted.
Bone marrow contusion of distal femur is seen however no fracture line is noted.
Significant soft tissue swelling is noted surrounding the tibial compartment of right knee joint.
Hyperintense signals in the anterior horn of right lateral meniscus.

There is evidence of discontinuity of the lateral collateral ligament.

Case Discussion

Bicondylar split fracture of right tibial plateau reaching the articular surface with disruption of metaphyseal-diaphyseal continuity suggestive of Schatzker type VI fracture.

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