Bucket handle tear of lateral meniscus

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Twisting injury

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Complex tear of posterior horn/body of lateral meniscus with a large displaced meniscal fragment at the posterior aspect of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus.

Case Discussion

Findings are consistent with bucket handle tear of the lateral meniscus.

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