Avulsion fracture of the tibial eminence

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of left knee pain and swelling since a twist with a fall 2 days ago. On examination: no wound, mild swelling, hotness, and tenderness over the anteromedial side of the left knee.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Fracture of the left tibial eminence (tibial spine).

Intraarticular fracture through the base of intercondylar eminence.

Tibial intercondylar eminence fracture.

Case Discussion

This case shows a tibial spine avulsion fracture.

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