bumper fracture

A compression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau, with separation of the plateau’s margin or depression of the central articular surface. Bumper fractures occur in a leg abruptly abducted by an automobile bumper, which strikes the lateral aspect of an extended leg and fixed foot, where the valgus stress forces the 2 bones into a close contact. These fractures are often bilateral and involve both the tibia and fibula

bumper fracture

Forensic medicine A compression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau, with separation of the plateau's margin or depression of the central articular surface; BFs occur in a leg abruptly abducted by an automobile bumper, which strikes the lateral aspect of an extended leg and fixed foot, where the valgus stress forces the 2 bones into a close contact; BFs are often bilateral and involve both the tibia and fibula
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This fracture I now know is commonly referred to as a 'bumper fracture' as it is the likely outcome of the impact of an even slow-moving vehicle and your leg.
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The stationary lower limb may be struck by a moving object; this is the common pedestrian injury, the so called "BUMPER FRACTURE", since the bumper of most vehicles being placed roughly at knee height.
Functional outcome of surgical management of closed tibial condylar fractures in adults
Seventy-five years ago, fractures of the proximal tibia were described as "bumper fractures" because they resulted from low energy pedestrian versus car fender accidents.
Evaluation of locking compression plating by mippo technique in proximal tibial fractures: a prospective study

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