Hyperextension injury of the knee

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Injury sustained during a soccer match.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Shear fracture of the anterior tibial head, (partial) rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament, and dorsal capsular injury of the knee joint.

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