Preferred Label : arcuate sign;
Definition : Radiolucent line seen across head of fibula in frontal x-ray. Suggests fracture of
fibula near attachment point of arcuate ligament complex and damage to posterolateral
knee.;
Source : Radiology 2007; 244:620-621;
Origin ID : RID35020;
Associated condition(s)
Radiolucent line seen across head of fibula in frontal x-ray. Suggests fracture of
fibula near attachment point of arcuate ligament complex and damage to posterolateral
knee.