Parrot beak meniscal tear

Case contributed by Abdallah Al Khateeb
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of significant previous knee trauma and persistent pain and swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
mri

Radial tear at the anterior horn of the medial meniscus. Associated is a medial tibial plateau contusion due to recurrent microtrauma/impaction and a moderate knee joint effusion.

Case Discussion

Parrot beak meniscal tears are a complicated form of a radial tear.

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