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Isolated lateral ring meniscus. Case report

D D D'Lima1, S N Copp, C W Colwell

  • 1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California 92037, USA.

The American Journal of Knee Surgery
|January 1, 1995
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Congenital lateral ring meniscus is a rare anomaly. Differentiating it from bucket-handle tears is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment, as it can be missed on imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Anatomy
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Meniscal anomalies are uncommon in medical literature.
  • Congenital lateral ring meniscus is a rare condition requiring specific diagnostic considerations.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of congenital lateral ring meniscus.
  • A comprehensive literature review on meniscal anatomy and anomalies is presented.

Findings:

  • The study explores the potential origins of the ring meniscus anomaly.
  • Ring menisci are typically asymptomatic but pose diagnostic challenges.

Implications:

  • Accurate differentiation from bucket-handle tears is clinically significant.
  • Conventional magnetic resonance imaging may fail to visualize the intercondylar bridge, necessitating careful interpretation.

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