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Due to lateral blow to knee with fracture in intercondylar area which of the following structures is injured ?

A
MCL
B
ACL
C
LCL
D
Menisci
High-Yield Explanation
In this question there is a point given--fracture at intercondylar which is the site of inseion of ACL. Hence ACL is the answer. Mechanism of injury Ligament involved 1. Valgus force MCL 2. Varus force LCL 3. Backward force PCL 4. Twisting injury Medial and lateral meniscus 5. Anterior force ACL 6. Combination of Valgus in Flexion with twist injures the structure in following order. MCL >ACL > menisci.

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