Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate the incidence and location of meniscal tears in relation to complete vs partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Over the past two years, we obtained magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans from 100 individuals (100 knees) who were diagnosed with both anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal injuries. These patients were followed up for a period of three months to two years after their knee injuries at our centre. In the study, 60 men and 40 women aged 20‐55 averaged 29.1 years. In partial ACL injury (50 knees), 46% (23 knees) had medial meniscal tears, 44% (22 knees) had lateral and 10% (5 knees) had bilateral. In full ACL injury (50 knees), 60% (30 knees) had medial meniscal tears, 32% (16 knees) had lateral tears and 8% (4 knees) had bilateral tears. According to Cooper, partial ACL injuries were often present in zones E and F, the middle to posterior lateral meniscus. However, tears in zones A and B‐the middle to posterior medial meniscus‐increased in the total ACL group. Medial meniscus tears were over 50% in total ACL tears. Lateral meniscus injury was linked to partial ACL tear more than total. In total ACL tears, medial meniscus tears were more common in posterior horn than middle horn, while lateral tears were almost equal in anterior and posterior horn.
How to cite this article:
Aditya and Ashish Devgan. A Retrospective Assessment of the Meniscal Tears in Relation to Complete vs Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.128.131
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