The double fat fluid level: lipohemarthrosis of the knee associated with suprapatellar plica synovialis. Skeletal Radiol 1983;10(1):30-3
Date
01/01/1983Pubmed ID
6879212DOI
10.1007/BF00355388Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0020564536 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 7 CitationsAbstract
Lipohemarthrosis is a frequent occurrence following intrarticular fracture. The contour of the fat and blood interface in the knee joint is dependent upon suprapatellar anatomy. Anatomic variations of the suprapatellar joint space can significantly alter the radiographic appearance of lipohemarthrosis. Three cases are presented in which a double fat-fluid level was identified, due to presence of a well developed suprapatellar plica synovialis. Recognition of the variable appearance of lipohemarthrosis of the knee is important to avoid overlooking this finding in the traumatized patient.
Author List
SanDretto MA, Carrera GFAuthor
Guillermo F. Carrera MD Adjunct Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAged
Female
Hemarthrosis
Humans
Knee Injuries
Knee Joint
Lipids
Male
Patella
Radiography
Synovial Membrane
Tibial Fractures