Flipped meniscus

Case contributed by Anil Kumar Geetha Virupakshappa
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of knee injury while playing

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
mri

The lateral meniscus shows 'ghost meniscus sign' posteriorly with a peripheral vertical longitudinal tear of its posterior horn and body, flipping into the intercondylar region and lying posterior to the anterior horn.

Case Discussion

The flipped meniscus is a subtype of bucket handle tear, where the torn fragment flips anteriorly.

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