Fracture of the lateral tibial plateau and proximal fibula fracture with avulsed ACL tibial insertion and posterolateral corner injury

Case contributed by Mohammad A. ElBeialy
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Knee trauma in a MVA collision.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
  • split comminuted depression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau as well as fracture of the tibial spine with moderate lipohemarthrosis

  • comminuted displaced fracture of the proximal fibula with postero-lateral displacement of the distal fibular fracture segment 

  • fracture with focal bone contusion within the antero-lateral femoral condyle 

  • tri-partite patella

  • thin fracture within the anteromedial tibial plateau; yet with no significant displacement 

  • comminuted split depression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau as well as fracture of the tibial spine with moderate lipohemarthrosis

  • comminuted displaced fracture of the proximal fibula with postero- lateral displacement of the distal fibular fracture segment

  • torn lateral collateral ligament with ill defined and thickened with increased signal intensity 

  • avulsed coronary ligament

  • fracture with focal marrow edema contusion is noted within the antero-lateral femoral condyle demonstrating hypointense T1 as well as hyperintense T2, PDFS signal  

  • tri-partite patella

  • contusion of the soleus muscle with patchy areas of hyperintense T1 and T2 signal intensity

  • no meniscal tear evident

  • avulsion fracture of the tibial ACL insertion

  • fracture within the anteromedial tibial plateau with focal bone contusion; yet with no significant displacement  

  • intact PCL and medial collateral ligaments as well as quadriceps, patellar tendons and patellar retinaculae

Case Discussion

  • comminuted depressed fracture of the lateral tibial plateau with moderate lipohemarthrosis as well as posterolateral corner injury with comminuted fracture of the proximal fibula and torn lateral collateral ligament

  • ACL sprain with avulsion of its tibial attachment

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