Tibial plateau fracture
Case contributed by:
Gerry Gardner
Presentation:
Severe pain non weight bearing after collision with large dog
Patient Data:
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
From the case:
Tibial plateau fracture
Modality:
X-ray
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From the case:
Tibial plateau fracture
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From the case:
Tibial plateau fracture
Modality:
CT
Case Discussion:
CT report : Large lipohaemarthrosis. Comminuted fracture of the lateral tibial plateau which appears to extend into the intercondylar spines. The main lateral tibial plateaufragments are depressed by at least 5mm and there is a gap which is wider anteriorly than posteriorly. There is an associated fracture of the fibular / head neck junction.Soft tissue injuries are best assessed by MRI.
Conclusion: Comminuted combined cleavage and compression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau with associated fracture of the fibular head / neck region.
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