Tibial spine fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient presented with a history of right knee pain and swelling starting after slipping and fall. The pain and swelling progressively increasing. On clinical examination there is marked right knee swelling, tenderness on palpation, hotness, and mild restriction of movement.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
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Lateral
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Tibial spine fracture.

Small bony exostosis in the lower lateral femoral aspect.

Soft tissue swelling around the knee.

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Tibial spine fracture.

Case Discussion

This type of fractures may be accompanied by the anterior cruciate ligament tear ACL

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