ArticleKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2021
Widening of the popliteal hiatus on sagittal MRI view plays a critical role in the mechanical signs of discoid lateral meniscus.
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- Surgical Management of the Discoid Lateral Meniscus: a Systematic Review of Outcomes.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2025Review
- The Anteroposterior Diameter of Complete Discoid Lateral Meniscus Versus the Diameter of Normal Lateral Meniscus: An MRI Study in Adults.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Vascular anatomy of the lateral meniscus with special focus on the joint capsule.Anatomical science international · 2025Article
- Tears of Popliteomeniscal Fascicles and Meniscofibular Ligament in Popliteal Hiatus Area: An Arthroscopic Repair Technique With Suture.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- [Application of anterior region suture of popliteal hiatus in treatment of discoid lateral meniscus injury with instability in popliteal tendon region].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024Article
- Discoid lateral meniscus instability in children: part I. A new grading system of instability to clarify natural history.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Article
- [A study on repair method of typeZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023Article
- Chinese Experts Consensus and Practice Guideline on Discoid Lateral Meniscus.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Article
- Evaluation of tibial eminence morphology using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in juvenile patients with complete discoid lateral meniscus.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Article
- Symptomatic Complete Discoid Medial Meniscus Completely Coalesced with the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Case Report and Literature Review.Orthopaedic surgery · 2022Review
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purposeThis study was undertaken to elucidate the clinical significance of widening of the popliteal hiatus on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after a torn discoid lateral meniscus (DLM).
methodsIncluded are 125 knees with meniscal disorders after arthroscopic surgery, divided according to preoperative MRI and symptoms into group A (torn DLM with mechanical symptoms,11 knees); group B (torn DLM without mechanical symptoms,41 knees); group C (asymptomatic DLM, 19 knees); and group D (medial meniscal tears, 54 knees). Popliteal hiatus width was measured on sagittal and coronal MRI. During arthroscopy, total meniscectomy or central partial meniscectomy combined repair of the remaining part was performed in group A and group B. Outcomes were evaluated with MRI, the Tegner, Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, and visual analog scale (VAS) scores.
resultsThe preoperative width of the popliteal hiatus was significantly larger in group A than in groups C and D (P < 0.05) on both views. Group A had a wider popliteal hiatus on sagittal view compared with group B (P < 0.05); group B had a wider popliteal hiatus on coronal view compared with group D (P < 0.05). The width of the popliteal hiatus on sagittal view was significantly reduced after surgery in group A (P < 0.05). In groups A and B, Lysholm and Tegner scores were improved, while VAS scores were reduced (all P < 0.05).
conclusionWidening of the popliteal hiatus on MRI was correlated with torn DLM and accompanied mechanical symptoms. Arthroscopic central partial menisectomy and stabilization of the posterior part of the middle body anterior to the popliteus tendon were effective for the treatment of torn DLM. These findings may help guide appropriate treatment for torn DLM. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.
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