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Meniscotibial (Coronary) ligamant tears

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Preservation of the meniscus whenever possible is essential in maintaining knee stability and preventing premature osteoarthritis. Peripheral meniscal tears are the most amenable to surgical repair. This study evaluates the peripheral attachments of the medial meniscus and focuses on a specific tear limited to the meniscotibial ligament (coronary ligament). The diagnosis is made arthrographically when the medial meniscus floats above the tibial plateau without separating completely from the capsule. The lateral meniscus is rarely involved in this type of injury.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

    Richard A. Berger Ph.D.

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 52242, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Georges Y. El-Khoury M.D. & Hassan Y Usta M.D.

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El-Khoury, G.Y., Usta, H.Y. & Berger, R.A. Meniscotibial (Coronary) ligamant tears. Skeletal Radiol 11, 191–196 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00349493

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