Segond Fracture

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This eponym refers to a an avulsion fracture of the lateral tibial plateau at the site of attachment of the lateral capsular ligament. It is frequently associated with tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (70 % predictive) or menisci.
 - Click on the image for a larger versionAAP radiograph of the knee. This shows an avulsion of the lateral tibial plateau.
 - Click on the image for a larger versionBSagittal MRI. This sequence of images of the knee shows disruption of the ACL.

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