Tibial plateau fracture and lipohemarthrosis

Case contributed by Mark Holland
Diagnosis almost certain

Lateral tibial plateau fracture with lipohemarthrosis on the lateral projection. 

Case Discussion

A lipohemarthrosis is indicative of an intra-articular fracture. Depression and sclerosis of the lateral tibial plateau consistent with tibial plateau fracture.

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