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Discoid meniscus.

G W Woods1, J M Whelan

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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The discoid meniscus, a congenital knee abnormality, often requires treatment only when torn. The Wrisburg ligament type, lacking posterior attachment, is best treated with capsular repair and meniscus saucerization.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • The discoid meniscus is a congenital anomaly, typically affecting the lateral meniscus.
  • It is classified by the Watanabe system into complete, incomplete, or Wrisburg ligament types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics and treatment of different discoid meniscus types.
  • To highlight the specific management of the Wrisburg ligament type.

Main Methods:

  • Review of discoid meniscus classifications.
  • Description of treatment strategies based on meniscus type and associated pathology.

Main Results:

  • Complete and incomplete discoid menisci usually require intervention only if a tear is present.

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  • The Wrisburg ligament type is characterized by a lack of posterior capsular attachment.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Wrisburg ligament type of discoid meniscus necessitates surgical repair of the posterior capsular disruption.
    • Saucerization of the remaining meniscus is the preferred surgical approach for the Wrisburg type.