Anterior tibial translocation sign
Last revised by Henry Knipe on 31 Aug 2021
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Gaillard F, Knipe H, Roberts D, et al. Anterior tibial translocation sign. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12491
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- Anterior translation of tibia
- Anterior subluxation of the tibia
- Anterior drawer sign
- Anterior tibial translation
The anterior tibial translocation sign or anterior drawer sign (a.k.a. anterior translation of tibia) is seen in cases of complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and refers to anterior translocation (anterior tibial subluxation) of the tibia relative to the femur of >7 mm 1. It is measured on sagittal MRI sequences at the lateral femoral condyle.
References
- 1. Chiu SS. The anterior tibial translocation sign. Radiology. 2006;239 (3): 914-5. doi:10.1148/radiol.2393040273 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Lee K, Siegel MJ, Lau DM et-al. Anterior cruciate ligament tears: MR imaging-based diagnosis in a pediatric population. Radiology. 1999;213 (3): 697-704. doi:10.1148/radiology.213.3.r99dc26697 - Pubmed citation
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