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Summary
We present a case of a 19-year-old woman with a forced hyperextension trauma of the knee causing a posteromedial fracture, a medial meniscus root tear and rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament. The posteromedial fracture of the tibial plateau was treated operatively with open reduction and internal fixation. Anatomical reconstruction was achieved. Postoperative treatment included unlimited flexion and minimal weight bearing. After 3 months, the patient had minimal pain after weight bearing and returned to preoperative range of motion.
- orthopaedics
- knee injuries
- meniscal tears
- orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Contributors SGJA, gathering and selecting information; organising material; analysing material; literature search; writing the report; submission process. RJAS, saw potential of case; helped in analysing material; literature search; helped in writing the report; reviewing and redrafting. DJH, saw potential of case; patient care (diagnostics, treatment follow-up); gathering information; helped in writing the report; reviewing and redrafting; manuscript submission.
Competing interests None declared.
Patient consent Obtained.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.