The Deep Lateral Femoral Notch: A Sign of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Disruption

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Abstract:

The deep lateral femoral notch sign refers to an osteochondral impaction injury of the lateral femoral condyle that is associated with disruption of the anterior cruciate ligament ACL. At the time of injury, the tibia translates anteriorly relative to the femur resulting in an impaction injury of the lateral femoral condyle against the posterior tibial plateau. Identification of the deep sulcus on the lateral radiograph of the knee is a clear indicator of significant trauma and has a high association with ACL disruption.

Author(s):
Sanders, Timothy G. ; Folio, Les
Author Organization(s):
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Military Medicine Radiology Corner, 2007.
Pagination:
0004

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USUHS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*LIGAMENTS, *KNEE(ANATOMY), RADIOGRAPHY, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, BONES, TIBIA, WOUNDS AND INJURIES, REPRINTS, LEGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology
Keyword(s):
*DEEP LATERAL FEMORAL NOTCH, ACL(ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT), FEMUR, LATERAL FEMORAL CONDYLE, POSTERIOR TIBIAL PLATEAU, DEEP SULCUS
Report Date:
2007 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Dec 01