Discoid lateral meniscus Lateral discoid meniscus is present in 1% of the population in Europe (10% in Asia), which means that instaed of a C-shape, the lateral meniscus has a O shape, and then more at risk of tear... CONSULT
Traumatic meniscal tear The menisci are the shock-absorbers of the knee and may get torn during an accident (with a knee rotation or hyperflexion), sometimes associated to ligaments tear. This kind of traumatic me... CONSULT
Degenerative meniscal tear Menisci are knee shock-absorbers, they get damaged with ageing and time, and sometimes get torn even without an accident. This kind of degenerative tears often happen in patients after 50 y... CONSULT
Discoid external meniscus 1% of the population in Europe (10% in Asia) have a discoid external meniscus, i.e. instead of being crescent-shaped, the external meniscus is solid and has a “wafer” shape, whi... CONSULT
