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Osteochondral Segond Fracture Associated with Fibular Head Avulsion Fracture –“Arcuate Sign”* * Work developed at Hospital Maria Amélia Lins, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.

Abstract

A deviated osteochondral fracture of the anterolateral tibia associated with fibular head avulsion in a 50-year-old patient is reported. In general, avulsion fracture of the iliotibial tract is associated with injuries in the cruciate ligament, in the meniscus and in lateral knee structures, as in the case herein reported.

Keywords:
knee injuries; tibial fractures; femoral fractures

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