The profile appearance of the adductor tubercle and excessive superimposition of the fibular head and neck on a mediolateral knee projection indicate:

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Excessive superimposition of the fibular head and neck on a mediolateral knee projection indicates underrotation of the knee toward the IR. This means that the knee needs to be rotated more laterally, away from the IR, to separate the fibular head and neck from the tibia and improve visualization of the adductor tubercle.

The Profile Appearance of the Adductor Tubercle and Excessive Superimposition