Segond fracture

Case contributed by Anil Kumar Geetha Virupakshappa
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Landed heavily on his knee during football and heard a "click”. Difficulty bearing weight.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

A small avulsion fracture of the lateral tibial condyle.

Suprapatellar effusion.

Case Discussion

Segond fracture is a small avulsion fracture of lateral tibial condyle, which is usually associated with anterior cruciate ligament tear.

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