Posterior cruciate ligament mediated avulsion fracture of the lateral tibial condyle: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are uncommon. On the basis of the site of damage of the PCL, hyperflexion, pretibial trauma, and hyperextension are proposed as mechanisms of PCL injuries. On the other hand, avulsion fractures of the ti...

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Main Authors: Ogawa Hiroyasu, Sumi Hiroshi, Shimizu Katsuji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/67