Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid MeniscusDiagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Meniscus
- Other Titles
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Meniscus
- Authors
- 김재균; Seung-Woo Han; Dae-Hee Lee
- Issue Date
- 2016
- Publisher
- 대한슬관절학회
- Keywords
- Knee; Meniscus; diagnosis; treatment
- Citation
- Knee Surgery and Related Research, v.28, no.4, pp.255 - 262
- Indexed
- KCI
- Journal Title
- Knee Surgery and Related Research
- Volume
- 28
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 255
- End Page
- 262
- URI
- https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/91262
- ISSN
- 1225-1623
- Abstract
- There is a greater incidence of discoid meniscus in Asian countries than in Western countries, and bilateral discoid menisci are also common. The discoid meniscus may be a congenital anomaly, and genetics or family history may play a role in the development of discoid menisci. Because the histology of discoid meniscus is different from that of normal meniscus, it is prone to tearing. Individuals with a discoid meniscus can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. Asymptomatic discoid menisci do not require treatment. However, operative treatment is necessary if there are symptoms. Total meniscectomy leads to an increased risk of osteoarthritis. Therefore, total meniscectomy is generally reserved for rare unsalvageable cases. Partial meniscectomy (saucerization) with preservation of a stable peripheral rim combined with or without peripheral repair is effective, and good short-, mid-, and long-term clinical results have been reported.
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