Trauma Case Reports (Apr 2019)

Displaced osteochondral fracture of the posterolateral tibial plateau associated with an acute anterior cruciate ligament injury

  • Marco Antônio Percope de Andrade,
  • Frederico Silva Pimenta,
  • Guilherme Moreira de Abreu e Silva,
  • Tulio Vinicius de Oliveira Campos,
  • Robinson Esteves Santos Pires

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20

Abstract

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An osteochondral fracture of the posterolateral tibial plateau associated with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in a 24-year-old boy is reported. Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is accompanied by bone contusions resulting from the impact of the posterolateral tibial plateau on the anterior part of the lateral femoral condyle. The osteochondral fracture of the posterolateral tibial plateau matched the site where the bone bruise is observed. Keywords: Osteochondral fracture, Anterior cruciate ligament injury, Posterolateral tibial plateau, Fibular head osteotomy