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Discoid lateral meniscus.

D Fritschy1, D Gonseth

  • 1Département de Chirurgie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Geneva, Switzerland.

International Orthopaedics
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Tears of the discoid lateral meniscus are rare. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy with an intact peripheral rim offers biomechanically satisfactory and encouraging early results for this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Knee joint anatomy

Background:

  • Discoid meniscus is an uncommon congenital anomaly.
  • It most frequently affects the lateral meniscus.
  • Tears in discoid menisci can cause knee pain and instability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the incidence and management of discoid lateral meniscus tears.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for these tears.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1800 arthroscopies.
  • Identification of patients with discoid lateral meniscus tears.
  • Surgical technique: arthroscopic partial meniscectomy preserving the peripheral rim.

Main Results:

  • 16 patients (8 male, 6 female) were identified with discoid lateral meniscus tears.

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  • The procedure was performed arthroscopically.
  • Early results indicate biomechanical satisfaction and positive outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy leaving an intact peripheral rim is a viable treatment for discoid lateral meniscus tears.
    • This technique provides satisfactory biomechanical function.
    • Early clinical results are encouraging, suggesting a good prognosis.