Cupping of the Lateral Tibial Plateau Associated with a Discoid Meniscus

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Journal Orthopedics

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2014 May 15

PMID 24822981

Citations 5

Authors

W D Engber

M R Mickelson

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Abstract

This report of a patient with a discoid lateral meniscus is of interest due to its association with a deep distinct cupping of the underlying lateral tibial plateau. This radiographic finding, if present on plain roentgenograms, should alert one to the possibility of a discoid meniscus.

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