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Anteroposterior radiographs of both knees immediately after trauma. Fractures of the lateral borders of both fibular heads are easily seen.
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The radiographic control showed bilateral fibular head fractures (Figure 1).
CT of both knees. The displacement of the fractures is minimal (2 mm for the right fibular head and 3 mm for the left).
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We performed a CT scan of both knees to evaluate the displacement of the bone fragments (Figure 2).
MRI of the right knee showing medial condyle bruise (a) as well as edema of the head of fibula due to fracture (b).
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An MRI examination excluded ligamentous injuries and showed bone bruises at the medial femoral condyle of both knees (Figures 3 and 4).
MRI of the left knee showing medial condyle bruise (a) as well as edema of the head of fibula due to fracture (b).
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An MRI examination excluded ligamentous injuries and showed bone bruises at the medial femoral condyle of both knees (Figures 3 and 4).
Anteroposterior radiographs of both knees 6 months after trauma. Fractures of both fibular heads are fully united.
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Six weeks after the trauma, there were no symptoms while the fractures sites had united completely after 6 months (Figure 5).