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We report a rare case of radial tears in the roots of the posterior horns of both the medial and lateral menisci associated with a chronic anterior cruciate ligament tear. Treatment included an arthroscopic pullout suture combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. At the 3-year postoperative follow-up, a second-look arthroscopic examination showed the posterior horns of both menisci to be well healed on the tibia. Manual knee laxity tests were negative and no side-to-side difference was detected by a KT-1000 arthrometer. The patient was able to perform outdoor activities without residual symptoms.
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Lee, J.H., Hwang, B.Y., Lim, Y.J. et al. Radial tears in the roots of the posterior horns of both the medial and lateral menisci combined with anterior cruciate ligament tear: a case report. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 17, 1340–1343 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-009-0839-4
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