LaPrade classification system of meniscal root tears
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Botz B, Worsley C, Knipe H, LaPrade classification system of meniscal root tears. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 17 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-88943
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Bálint Botz
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The LaPrade classification system of meniscal root tears characterizes meniscal root tears based on morphology. The system was originally conceived based on arthroscopy 1,2.
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It has to be emphasized that this is a primarily arthroscopic classification system, however, the same morphological changes can be often appreciated on MRI too, thus facilitating prompt management 3.
Classification
- type 1: partial, stable root tear
- type 2: complete radial tear within 9 mm from the bony attachment of the meniscal root
- type 3: bucket handle tears with detachment of the meniscal root
- type 4: complex/oblique tears with complete root detachment
- type 5: bony avulsion fracture of the meniscal root
References
- 1. Cinque M, Chahla J, Moatshe G, Faucett S, Krych A, LaPrade R. Meniscal Root Tears: A Silent Epidemic. Br J Sports Med. 2018;52(13):872-6. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-098942 - Pubmed
- 2. LaPrade C, James E, Cram T, Feagin J, Engebretsen L, LaPrade R. Meniscal Root Tears: A Classification System Based on Tear Morphology. Am J Sports Med. 2015;43(2):363-9. doi:10.1177/0363546514559684 - Pubmed
- 3. Palisch A, Winters R, Willis M, Bray C, Shybut T. Posterior Root Meniscal Tears: Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Imaging for Transtibial Pullout Repair. Radiographics. 2016;36(6):1792-806. doi:10.1148/rg.2016160026 - Pubmed
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