MRI of Displaced Meniscal Fragments

Overview

Journal Pediatr Radiol

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2011 Aug 25

PMID 21863288

Citations 2

Authors

Brian Dunoski

Andrew M Zbojniewicz

Tal Laor

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Abstract

A torn meniscus frequently requires surgical fixation or debridement as definitive treatment. Meniscal tears with associated fragment displacement, such as bucket handle and flap tears, can be difficult to recognize and accurately describe on MRI, and displaced fragments can be challenging to identify at surgery. A displaced meniscal fragment can be obscured by synovium or be in a location not usually evaluated at arthroscopy. We present a pictorial essay of meniscal tears with displaced fragments in patients referred to a pediatric hospital in order to increase recognition and accurate interpretation by the radiologist, who in turn can help assist the surgeon in planning appropriate therapy.

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