The Meniscal Comma Sign: Characterization and Treatment of a Displaced Fragment in the Meniscotibial Recess.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2018
Abstract
Displaced parrot beak flap tears in the meniscotibial recess are complex tears of the meniscus that begin as central radial tears and progressively extend toward the periphery, creating a detached fragment. These tears have not been described in the literature, but the authors have described them as the "meniscal comma sign" based on their appearance on magnetic resonance imaging. Displaced fragments are clinically significant because of the pain and mechanical symptoms they can cause as a result of tenting of the deep medial collateral ligament. Failure to distinguish these tears from meniscal extrusion and superimposed osteoarthritis on magnetic resonance imaging can cause them to be misinterpreted or missed, leading to a delay in treatment. [Orthopedics. 2018; 41(3):e442-e444.].
Volume
41
Issue
3
First Page
442
Last Page
442
ISSN
1938-2367
Published In/Presented At
Salem, H. S., Carter, A. H., Shi, W. J., Tjoumakaris, F. P., Cohen, S. B., Zoga, A. C., & Freedman, K. B. (2018). The Meniscal Comma Sign: Characterization and Treatment of a Displaced Fragment in the Meniscotibial Recess. Orthopedics, 41(3), e442–e444. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20180501-01
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
29738601
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article