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Buckled meniscus.

F M Hall

    Radiology
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Normal knee menisci can appear distorted on X-rays due to imaging angles or minor buckling. These transient changes in healthy menisci are usually not indicative of injury.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic imaging
    • Knee biomechanics
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Meniscal abnormalities are common knee injuries.
    • Accurate diagnosis relies on detailed imaging.
    • Transient findings can complicate interpretation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe transient meniscal distortion in normal knees.
    • To differentiate imaging artifacts from true pathology.
    • To inform radiologists and orthopedic surgeons.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of knee arthrograms in asymptomatic individuals.
    • Analysis of meniscal visualization under varying X-ray beam angles.
    • Observation of meniscal behavior during specific knee maneuvers.

    Main Results:

    • Normal menisci can exhibit transient distortion during arthrography.
    • This distortion is often due to non-ideal imaging angles.
    • Buckling of normal menisci can occur during stressful maneuvers in young adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Transient meniscal distortion is a potential finding in normal knees.
    • Understanding these phenomena is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Distinguishing these from pathological tears is important for patient management.