Table 1.
Direction | Frequency | Mechanism | Structures | Associated Damage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anterior | 40% | Hyperextension | ACL rupture first | Popliteal artery (Intimal tear) |
Posterior | 33% | Dashboard | PCL rupture first | Popliteal artery (Complete tear) |
Lateral | 18% | Varus/valgus stresses | Tibial plateau fractures | Peroneal nerve |
Medial | 4% | Varus/valgus stresses | Tibial plateau fractures | PLC damage |