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Meniscal cysts.

B Lantz1, K M Singer

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Meniscal cysts, often linked to meniscus tears, cause joint pain and swelling. Treatment involves addressing the meniscus tear, with arthroscopic surgery recommended for symptomatic cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Meniscal cysts are fluid-filled sacs associated with the meniscus, occurring in 1-20% of cases, predominantly laterally.
  • They commonly present in young adult men with joint-line pain and swelling, frequently co-occurring with meniscal tears.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiology, diagnosis, and management of meniscal cysts.
  • To outline current recommendations for treating symptomatic meniscal cysts and associated meniscal pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic modalities including arthrography, CT, and MRI are discussed.
  • Treatment strategies range from conservative management to arthroscopic intervention for persistent symptoms.

Main Results:

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  • Histological findings often reveal a myxoid degenerative process, with a history of trauma noted in some cases.
  • Successful treatment of symptomatic cysts requires addressing the underlying meniscal pathology to prevent recurrence.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative treatment is advised for minimally symptomatic meniscal cysts.
  • Arthroscopic meniscal resection combined with cyst aspiration/injection or excision is recommended for symptomatic cysts, with simple cyst excision if no tear is found.