Wrisberg rip tear

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Past history of trauma; now presenting with pain and instability

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
mri

High grade tear of mid segment and femoral attachment of anterior root ligament is seen.

Vertical longitudinal tear of posterior horn of lateral meniscus is seen, at junction of posterior horn and ligament of Wrisberg, extending to both articular surfaces.

Complex tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus is seen, likely reaching both articular surfaces.

Low grade sprain of medial collateral ligament.

Mild marrow edema is seen in lateral tibial condyle.

Moderate joint effusion.

Case Discussion

Vertical longitudinal tear of posterior horn of lateral meniscus is seen, at junction of posterior horn and ligament of Wrisberg, extending to both articular surfaces consistent with Wrisberg rip tear.

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