Posteromedial meniscocapsular injury associated with rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament: a previously unrecognised association.
While injury to the posterolateral corner is accepted as a relatively common occurrence associated with rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, posteromedial meniscocapsular injury has not previously been recognised as such. In a prospective assessment of 183 consecutive reconstructions of the anterior cruciate ligament this injury was observed in 17 cases, giving it an incidence of 9.3%. Clinically, it was associated with a mild anteromedial rotatory subluxation and it is important not to confuse this with posterolateral rotatory subluxation. In no case was this injury identified by MRI. The possible long-term clinical relevance is discussed.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust, Bradford BO9 6RJ, UK. marie.coldwell@bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000293:injuries; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012421:Rupture; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries