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Does the meniscus exist in the elbow joint in children?
F Fabié1, A Brouchet, F Accadbled
1Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, 31026, Toulouse cedex 3, France.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy : SRA
|March 21, 2003
Summary
An elbow joint meniscus in a 15-month-old infant caused limited extension. Histology confirmed it was abnormal, as menisci do not develop in the embryonic elbow.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Developmental Anatomy
Background:
- Elbow joint injuries are rare in infants.
- Limited elbow extension can significantly impact a child's development.
- Menisci are typically associated with the knee and wrist, not the elbow.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of an elbow joint meniscus in an infant.
- To investigate the nature and origin of the elbow meniscus.
- To determine the clinical significance of an elbow meniscus.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 15-month-old infant with elbow extension limitation.
- Surgical intervention to address the meniscus.
- Histological examination of the excised tissue.
Main Results:
- A meniscus-like structure was identified in the elbow joint.
- Histological analysis ruled out synovial fold or chondroid metaplasia.
- The structure's origin was deemed abnormal due to lack of embryonic elbow meniscus development.
Conclusions:
- The presence of a meniscus in the elbow joint is an abnormal condition.
- This case highlights a rare cause of limited elbow extension in infants.
- Further research may be needed to understand the etiology of elbow menisci.