CUPPING OF THE LATERAL TIBIAL PLATEAU ASSOCIATED WITH A DISCOID MENISCUS

1 August 1981

journal article
Published by SLACK, Inc. in Orthopedics

Vol. 4 (8) , 904-906
https://doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-19810801-06

Abstract

This report of a patient with a discoid lateral meniscus is of interest due to its association with a deep distinct cupping of the underlying lateral tibial plateau. This radiographic finding, if present on plain roentgenograms, should alert one to the possibility of a discoid meniscus.

Keywords

LATERAL TIBIAL
PLATEAU
ROENTGENOGRAMS
DISTINCT
INTEREST
ALERT
POSSIBILITY
RADIOGRAPHIC

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