Types of meniscus tears include radial, horizontal, flap, complex, and bucket-handle. All can compromise the knee, where this C-shaped cartilage is found. The part of the meniscus these tears ...

as well as the peroneal nerve on the lateral side, is paramount. Diagram of meniscal tear patterns: (A) Vertical or longitudinal (Bucket-handle), (B) Flap or Oblique, (C) Radial or Transverse ...

Meniscal tears are common among athletes who experience ... A healthy knee has two menisci. The lateral meniscus is on the outside, and the medial meniscus is on the inside. Together, they act ...

This week we are going to discuss meniscus tears of the knee. The medial and lateral meniscus are pads in the knee which provide stability and cushioning to the knee, as well as improve the ...

Apparently, meniscal damage itself is an independent risk factor for OA. A patient who undergoes surgical removal of a torn meniscus is at above-average risk for subsequent knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Owing to its size and consistency, mini-arthrotomy was required. This allowed a return to sporting activities. Localised pigmented villonodular synovitis can mimic symptoms of a meniscal tear.