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Case #24

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Demographics: 56 years old, Female
Indication: Fall

Case #24

Findings

  • Acute fracture of the lateral tibial plateau with estimated 6 mm depression and articular surface comminution
  • Acute mildly displaced fracture of the medial tibial plateau
  • Acute mildly displaced, comminuted fracture of the fibular head/neck
  • Large lipohemarthrosis

Diagnosis

Tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker V)

Sample Report

Acute fracture of the lateral tibial plateau with estimated 6 mm depression and articular surface comminution.

Acute mildly displaced fracture of the medial tibial plateau.

Acute mildly displaced, comminuted fracture of the fibular head/neck.

No joint malalignment.

Large lipohemarthrosis.

Discussion

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References

  • Markhardt BK, Gross JM, Monu JU. Schatzker classification of tibial plateau fractures: use of CT and MR imaging improves assessment. Radiographics 2009; 29(2): 585-597.

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