Category: Orthopedics
Keywords: Segond Fracture (PubMed Search)
Posted: 2/27/2010 by Michael Bond, MD
(Updated: 11/22/2024)
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The Segond Fracture:
An benign appearing avulsion fracture of the lateral tibeal plateau that is marker for more significant injuries such as:
If this avulsion fracture is seen consider immobilzing the patients knee until they can follow up with Orthopedics and/or get an MRI to determine if additional injuries are present.