A deceptive MRI appearance of the medial meniscus in a 14 year old boy: a case report.
BACKGROUND
A 14 year old boy with a history and clinical examination suggestive of a medial meniscal tear is presented.


METHODS
The MRI findings suggested a horizontal cleavage tear so arthroscopy was carried out. No intra articular pathology was found at the time of surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
The role of MRI in investigation of meniscal injuries in children is discussed and the limitations highlighted.
Subramanian
Padmanabhan
P
Dept Orthopaedics, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3NN, UK. padmanabhan.subramanian01@imperial.ac.uk.
Willis-Owen
Charles A
CA
Houlihan-Burne
David G
DG