Discoid medial meniscus: Two cases of tears presenting as locked knee due to athletic trauma

Two patients with a rare, massive type of discoid medial meniscus have been described. Both presented with a locked knee due to athletic trauma in the third and fifth decade of life, respectively. Clinically, discoid meniscus has only nonspecific signs. The arthrogram has proved to be a helpful pre...

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Published in:The American journal of sports medicine 1984-01, Vol.12 (1), p.74-76
Main Authors: Hermann, George, Berson, Burton L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arthroscopy
Athletic Injuries - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Menisci, Tibial - pathology
Middle Aged
Tibial Meniscus Injuries
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Summary:Two patients with a rare, massive type of discoid medial meniscus have been described. Both presented with a locked knee due to athletic trauma in the third and fifth decade of life, respectively. Clinically, discoid meniscus has only nonspecific signs. The arthrogram has proved to be a helpful pre operative diagnostic tool. Definitive diagnosis and treat ment can be made with arthroscopy.
ISSN:0363-5465
1552-3365
DOI:10.1177/036354658401200112