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Review
. 2011 Nov;3(4):219-23.
doi: 10.1111/j.1757-7861.2011.00148.x.

Review of discoid meniscus

Ye Sun  1 , Qing Jiang
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Review

Review of discoid meniscus

Ye Sun et al. Orthop Surg. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

Discoid lateral meniscus is an intra-articular knee disorder that typically presents in children and adolescents. The natural history depends on the type of anomaly and the nature and presence of symptoms. Management of this disorder should be directed toward resolution of the symptoms while preserving meniscal tissue and function. Modern surgical techniques make suturing and preservation of meniscal tissue feasible. In the present article, the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria and practical management considerations are reviewed.

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Figure 1
Diagrams of the measurements obtained via MRI. (a) Coronal slice. Meniscal width: D mm. Ratio of the meniscus to the tibia = D/E * 100%. (b) Sagittal slice. Percent coverage of the meniscus = (A + B)/C * 100%.
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