Tibial plateau fracture with lipohemarthrosis - Schatzker type V

Case contributed by Ayush Goel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

An adult male presented with history of fall from balcony and severe pain in left knee.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Comminuted bicondylar fracture of tibia extending into metaphysis with involvement of posterior tibial spine, depression of lateral condyle by 5mm and moderate lipohemarthrosis.

Case Discussion

This case represents a Schatzker type V fracture.

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