Red‑red (peripheral) zone heals best; red‑white intermediate; white‑white avascular. Vertical longitudinal (bucket handle) tears in young → repair; complex/degenerative tears in older → debride selectively. Clinical tests: McMurray, Thessaly; MRI is sensitive but clinical correlation vital. Repair techniques: all‑inside, inside‑out, outside‑in; address concomitant ACL tears. Meniscal preservation reduces risk of OA; root tears need repair to restore hoop stress.
Which zone of the meniscus has the best healing potential?
What type of meniscal tear is characterized by a displaced inner fragment that can cause a locked knee?
In the management of meniscal tears, which of the following is true regarding degenerative tears in older patients?
Which clinical test is considered more sensitive for detecting degenerative meniscal tears?
What is the primary function of the meniscus in the knee joint?
Which type of meniscal tear is most amenable to repair?
What is the most sensitive clinical sign for meniscal tears?
In the context of meniscal tears, what does a root tear signify?
Which meniscal tear pattern is most commonly associated with meniscal cysts?
What is the primary surgical technique for repairing meniscal tears that involves suturing from within the joint?
