ArticleArthroscopy techniques2021
How to Detect Meniscal Ramp Lesions Using Ultrasound.
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- Clinically relevant stabilizers of the posteromedial and posterolateral knee: normal anatomy, scanning technique, and ultrasound findings in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tear.European radiology · 2026Review
- Beyond the ACL: The Hidden Impact of Ramp Tears on Knee Stability.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Review
- Identifying unstable ramp lesions using ultrasonography.Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001) · 2024Article
- The Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Meniscal Injuries.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2024Review
- Effectivity of the Outside-In Pie-Crusting Technique and an All-Inside Meniscal Repair Device in the Repair of Ramp Lesions.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Ultrasound-Assisted Arthroscopic All-Inside Repair Technique for Posterior Lateral Meniscus Tear.Arthroscopy techniques · 2022Article
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Abstract
The clinical importance of meniscal ramp lesions in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tears has emerged. However, the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging for detecting meniscal ramp lesions is low. The advantage of ultrasonography is that it can be performed in any position and is a real-time imaging modality. The goal of this Technical Note is to describe in detail the ultrasound technique that we use to detect meniscal ramp lesions in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tears. The semimembranosus muscle is a reliable landmark for this technique. The examination position is prone, with the knee joint flexed to 70°. The most important part of this technique is to instruct the patient to perform isometric contractions in knee flexion with the support of an assistant. The presence or absence of a meniscal ramp lesion can be diagnosed preoperatively by setting the probe above the semimembranosus tendon.
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