Presentation
Acute knee pain and failure of extension ? meniscal tear
Patient Data
Age: 60
Gender: Male
From the case:
Discoid meniscal flounce
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The lateral meniscus is discoid in shape and has a very prominent kink or flounce (ruffle) in its mid portion.
Case Discussion
This is the best example of a flounce that I have seen, i.e. a smooth kink in the body of the meniscus. It is rarely seen in discoid menisci.
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