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Fig. 1.
MRI 8 days after the injury. Sagittal fat-saturated T2-weighted image using PET/MR Biograph – mMR 3T. The anterior cruciate ligament described by a radiology specialist as “in continuity with increased signal strength”. No secondary signs of ACL tear such as tibiofemoral translation or vertical PCL
Fig. 2.
Dynamic US examination on day 11 after the injury. Sagittal view from the popliteal fossa using convex probe. Probe positioned at the point of insertion of posterior cruciate ligament, parallel to the limb long axis. Patient in prone position, with the knee in 20 degrees of flexion. Pressure applied to the proximal tibia. Anterior tibial translation visible on the affected side
Fig. 3.
Positive anterior drawer test conducted under regional anesthesia on the day of the surgery
Fig. 4.
Arthroscopic findings. Intercondylar notch view on the day of the surgery, day 24 after the injury. Visible remains of the ACL, no continuity