Bilateral discoid medial menisci: association with bone changes in the tibia

Authors
Atay, OA Doral, MN Aydingoz, U Leblebicioglu, G
Citation
Oa. Atay et al., Bilateral discoid medial menisci: association with bone changes in the tibia, KNEE SURG S, 9(4), 2001, pp. 217-220
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
ISSN journal
09422056 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
217 - 220
Database
ISI
SICI code
0942-2056(200107)9:4<217:BDMMAW>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
We present here the third case report of bilateral discoid medial menisci w ith associated bone changes. An 18-year-old man had bilateral medial tibial plateau depression (cupping) accompanying medial discoid menisci documente d by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed by arthroscopy. The patient w as treated successfully by excision of the torn central anomalous discoid p ortion of the menisci using arthroscopic partial resection technique.