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Case #7

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Demographics: 16 years old, Female
Indication: Knee injury

Case #7

Findings

Diagnosis

Lateral femoral notch sign with ACL tear

Sample Report

Acute lateral femoral condyle impaction fracture.  Consider MRI for further evaluation as this fracture pattern is commonly associated with ACL tear.

Moderate knee joint effusion.

Discussion

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References

  • Cobby MJ, Schweitzer ME, Resnick D. The deep lateral femoral notch: an indirect sign of a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Radiology 1992; 184(3): 855-858.

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