Presentation
Knee trauma. USG to check lower limb arterial status.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lipohemarthrosis
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Fracture of lateral tibial condyle and fibula. Lateral radiograph is NOT cross table view
From the case:
Lipohemarthrosis
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Fat-fluid level is seen within the suprapatellar pouch.
Case Discussion
Lipohemarthrosis results from an intra-articular fracture with escape of fat and blood from the bone marrow into the joint, and is most frequently seen in the knee.