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TERMINOLOGY
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- Stellate meniscus tear
Definitions
- Tear of meniscus characterized by > 1 type or pattern of morphology
IMAGING
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
- Hoover KB et al: Reliability of meniscus tear description: a study using MRI from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Rheumatol Int. 40(4):635-41, 2020
- Saygili A et al: Knee meniscus segmentation and tear detection from MRI: a review. Curr Med Imaging Rev. 16(1):2-15, 2020
- Karakoç Y et al: The role of magnetic resonance imaging and clinical assessments in predicting meniscal tear surgery. Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi. 30(2):85-90, 2019
- Kise NJ et al: Complex tears, extrusion, and larger excision are prognostic factors for worse outcomes 1 and 2 years after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscal tears: a secondary explorative study of the surgically treated group from the odense-oslo meniscectomy versus exercise (OMEX) Trial. Am J Sports Med. 47(10):2402-11, 2019
- Shakoor D et al: Diagnosis of knee meniscal injuries by using three-dimensional mri: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic performance. Radiology. 290(2):435-45, 2019
- Ariyachaipanich A et al: Update on MRI pulse sequences for the knee: imaging of cartilage, meniscus, tendon, and hardware. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 21(2):45-62, 2017
- Nguyen JC et al: MR imaging-based diagnosis and classification of meniscal tears. Radiographics. 34(4):981-99, 2014
- Prasad A et al: MRI imaging of displaced meniscal tears: report of a case highlighting new potential pitfalls of the MRI signs. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 24(3):291-6, 2014
- Davis KW et al: Magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopic appearance of the menisci of the knee. Clin Sports Med. 32(3):449-75, 2013
- Jung JY et al: MRI findings with arthroscopic correlation for tear of discoid lateral meniscus: comparison between children and adults. Acta Radiol. 54(4):442-7, 2013
- Shieh A et al: Meniscus tear patterns in relation to skeletal immaturity: children versus adolescents. Am J Sports Med. 41(12):2779-83, 2013
- Henry S et al: Medial meniscus tear morphology and chondral degeneration of the knee: is there a relationship? Arthroscopy. 28(8):1124-1134.e2, 2012
- Noyes FR et al: Repair of complex and avascular meniscal tears and meniscal transplantation. Instr Course Lect. 60:415-37, 2011
- Stärke C et al: Meniscal repair. Arthroscopy. 25(9):1033-44, 2009
- Lee YG et al: Magnetic resonance imaging findings of surgically proven medial meniscus root tear: tear configuration and associated knee abnormalities. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 32(3):452-7, 2008
- Mustonen AO et al: MRI of acute meniscal injury associated with tibial plateau fractures: prevalence, type, and location. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 191(4):1002-9, 2008
- Mohan BR et al: Reliability of clinical diagnosis in meniscal tears. Int Orthop. 31(1):57-60, 2007
- Coulier B: Direct 3D imaging of the knee menisci during 16-row multislice CT arthrography. JBR-BTR. 89(6):291-7, 2006
- Costa CR et al: Medial meniscus extrusion on knee MRI: is extent associated with severity of degeneration or type of tear? AJR Am J Roentgenol. 183(1):17-23, 2004
- Jee WH et al: Meniscal tear configurations: categorization with MR imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(1):93-7, 2003
- Rubman MH et al: Technical considerations in the management of complex meniscus tears. Clin Sports Med. 15(3):511-30, 1996
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Stellate meniscus tear
Definitions
- Tear of meniscus characterized by > 1 type or pattern of morphology
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Hoover KB et al: Reliability of meniscus tear description: a study using MRI from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Rheumatol Int. 40(4):635-41, 2020
- Saygili A et al: Knee meniscus segmentation and tear detection from MRI: a review. Curr Med Imaging Rev. 16(1):2-15, 2020
- Karakoç Y et al: The role of magnetic resonance imaging and clinical assessments in predicting meniscal tear surgery. Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi. 30(2):85-90, 2019
- Kise NJ et al: Complex tears, extrusion, and larger excision are prognostic factors for worse outcomes 1 and 2 years after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscal tears: a secondary explorative study of the surgically treated group from the odense-oslo meniscectomy versus exercise (OMEX) Trial. Am J Sports Med. 47(10):2402-11, 2019
- Shakoor D et al: Diagnosis of knee meniscal injuries by using three-dimensional mri: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic performance. Radiology. 290(2):435-45, 2019
- Ariyachaipanich A et al: Update on MRI pulse sequences for the knee: imaging of cartilage, meniscus, tendon, and hardware. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 21(2):45-62, 2017
- Nguyen JC et al: MR imaging-based diagnosis and classification of meniscal tears. Radiographics. 34(4):981-99, 2014
- Prasad A et al: MRI imaging of displaced meniscal tears: report of a case highlighting new potential pitfalls of the MRI signs. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 24(3):291-6, 2014
- Davis KW et al: Magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopic appearance of the menisci of the knee. Clin Sports Med. 32(3):449-75, 2013
- Jung JY et al: MRI findings with arthroscopic correlation for tear of discoid lateral meniscus: comparison between children and adults. Acta Radiol. 54(4):442-7, 2013
- Shieh A et al: Meniscus tear patterns in relation to skeletal immaturity: children versus adolescents. Am J Sports Med. 41(12):2779-83, 2013
- Henry S et al: Medial meniscus tear morphology and chondral degeneration of the knee: is there a relationship? Arthroscopy. 28(8):1124-1134.e2, 2012
- Noyes FR et al: Repair of complex and avascular meniscal tears and meniscal transplantation. Instr Course Lect. 60:415-37, 2011
- Stärke C et al: Meniscal repair. Arthroscopy. 25(9):1033-44, 2009
- Lee YG et al: Magnetic resonance imaging findings of surgically proven medial meniscus root tear: tear configuration and associated knee abnormalities. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 32(3):452-7, 2008
- Mustonen AO et al: MRI of acute meniscal injury associated with tibial plateau fractures: prevalence, type, and location. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 191(4):1002-9, 2008
- Mohan BR et al: Reliability of clinical diagnosis in meniscal tears. Int Orthop. 31(1):57-60, 2007
- Coulier B: Direct 3D imaging of the knee menisci during 16-row multislice CT arthrography. JBR-BTR. 89(6):291-7, 2006
- Costa CR et al: Medial meniscus extrusion on knee MRI: is extent associated with severity of degeneration or type of tear? AJR Am J Roentgenol. 183(1):17-23, 2004
- Jee WH et al: Meniscal tear configurations: categorization with MR imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(1):93-7, 2003
- Rubman MH et al: Technical considerations in the management of complex meniscus tears. Clin Sports Med. 15(3):511-30, 1996
