ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2016
Meniscal Ramp Lesions: Anatomy, Incidence, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
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- Good results after treatment of RAMP lesions in association with ACL reconstruction: a systematic review.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Pooled it
- Management of ramp lesions of the knee: a systematic review of the literature.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2020Pooled it
- Ramp lesions are frequently missed in ACL-deficient knees and should be repaired in case of instability.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Pooled it
- Incidence, Arthroscopic Detection, and Clinical Outcomes of Ramp Lesions in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Observational Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Posteromedial Knee Capsule Tear Without Concomitant Ligament Rupture or Meniscal Pathology in a Pediatric Athlete.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of medial meniscal ramp lesions in patients undergoing primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction at a tertiary center.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Delayed reconstruction is associated with higher rates of medial meniscus and chondral injury following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury: A New Zealand ACL registry study.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2026Article
- Medial meniscus RAMP lesions: a novel magnetic resonance arthrography-based classification.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Review
- Reliability of MRI diagnosis of RAMP lesions with and without a structured checklist: A study of 200 MRIs.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Comparison of All-Inside Suture Implant Versus Suture Hook Technique for Meniscal Ramp Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Review
- Beyond the ACL: The Hidden Impact of Ramp Tears on Knee Stability.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Review
- Associations between MRI Findings of the Anterolateral Ligament in Knee Injuries and Clinical Variables in Candidates for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Article
- Biomechanical analysis of medial tibial cartilage by 7T magnetic resonance imaging and digital volume correlation: a preliminary study of variations caused meniscus ramp lesions.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Limited evidence on the use of fibrin clot as an adjunct to meniscal repair with sutures: A systematic review.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Association between ACL tear chronicity and ramp lesion subtypes: double longitudinal ramp lesions are predominant in chronic ACL tears.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2025Article
- The impact of smoking on meniscus surgery: a systematic review.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
- High-grade medial femoral condyle and medial tibial plateau bone bruises predict ramp lesions of the medial meniscus in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tears: A prospective clinical and MRI evaluation.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Unrepaired ramp lesions are associated with a higher risk of secondary medial meniscus bucket handle tear compared to lateral meniscus bucket handle tear after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Approaching ramp lesions from the different world of posterior knee compartment: A review of evidence with a proposal of a new classification and treatment.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2024Review
- Biomechanical impact of meniscal ramp lesions on knee joint contact characteristics in ACL deficient knees: a cadaveric analysis.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
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Abstract
Meniscal ramp lesions are more frequently associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries than previously recognized. Some authors suggest that this entity results from disruption of the meniscotibial ligaments of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, whereas others support the idea that it is created by a tear of the peripheral attachment of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans have been reported to have a low sensitivity, and consequently, ramp lesions often go undiagnosed. Therefore, to rule out a ramp lesion, an arthroscopic evaluation with probing of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus should be performed. Several treatment options have been reported, including nonsurgical management, inside-out meniscal repair, or all-inside meniscal repair. In cases of isolated ramp lesions, a standard meniscal repair rehabilitation protocol should be followed. However, when a concomitant ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is performed, the rehabilitation should follow the designated ACLR postoperative protocol. The purpose of this article was to review the current literature regarding meniscal ramp lesions and summarize the pertinent anatomy, biomechanics, diagnostic strategies, recommended treatment options, and postoperative protocol.
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