The majority of meniscal tears affect the medial meniscus ... lateral side, is paramount. Diagram of meniscal tear patterns: (A) Vertical or longitudinal (Bucket-handle), (B) Flap or Oblique, (C ...

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 ...

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 ...

an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and UCSF professor of Orthopaedic Surgery presents “Repair of Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear” during the symposium Buckets, Ramps, Roots, Radial Tears and Meniscus ...