Discoid lateral meniscus: case report of arthroscopic attachment of a symptomatic Wrisberg-ligament type

Arthroscopy. 1987;3(4):277-82. doi: 10.1016/s0749-8063(87)80124-x.

Abstract

The symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus is a well-known congenital anomaly that is of three different types: complete, incomplete, and Wrisberg-ligament type. The Wrisberg-ligament type has no meniscotibial attachment posteriorly, and in the past has been treated by total (open or arthroscopic) meniscectomy. In this article, we review the literature and report a previously unreported case of arthroscopic peripheral attachment after central partial meniscectomy of a Wrisberg-ligament type discoid lateral meniscus, with documentation of healing at arthroscopic second look 1 year following surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery*
  • Male
  • Menisci, Tibial / abnormalities*
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery
  • Reoperation