Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus with complete ACL tear

Case contributed by Praveen Jha
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recent knee trauma with locking of knee

Patient Data

Age: 17
Gender: Male

Complete tear of ACL from femoral attachment with 'empty notch' sign. Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus is seen, with double PCL sign. Bone contusions, and joint effusion is seen with grade 2 tear of medial meniscus.

Case Discussion

Complete ACL tear with 'bucket-handle tear' of lateral meniscus.

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