Floating fibula with associated multiligament knee injury: a case report and literature review.
Justin-Pierre Lorange, Alexis Dufour, Julien Chapleau et al.
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Case in brief
A 27-year-old male presented with a floating fibula and multiligament knee injury following a motorcycle accident. The injury involved complete disruption of both proximal and distal tibiofibular attachments alongside ACL, PCL, MCL, and PLC injuries. Management included external fixation and a one-stage surgical reconstruction. Postoperative imaging confirmed alignment, and the patient achieved stable knee function at 12 months.
What made this case unusual
This case uniquely documents the association of a floating fibula with a multiligamentous knee injury, a combination not previously reported.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should be aware of the potential for a floating fibula in patients with multiligament knee injuries, as it complicates management and requires careful surgical planning.
Why it matters
Understanding the complexities of concurrent floating fibula and multiligament injuries is essential for optimizing surgical outcomes and restoring lower limb function.