title: Bilateral discoid medial menisci with extensive intrasubstance cleavage tears: MRI and arthroscopic correlation.
abstract: Although rare, the discoid meniscus can become problematic in active individuals. The arthroscopist is then presented with a challenging treatment problem. Through the current techniques of arthroscopy and MRI, the diagnostic and treatment difficulties are lessened; however, our understanding of the discoid meniscus is incomplete. Currently, the need exists for correlation between arthroscopy and MRI. We present a case of bilateral complete discoid medial menisci with symptomatic extensive intrasubstance horizontal cleavage tears. Both arthroscopy and MRI views of the lesions, pre- and postoperative, are presented. A review and discussion of the literature is included.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center, Columbus 43221.
authors.forename: W K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Auge
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Kaeding
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries