BACKGROUND Congenital absence of the menisci is a rare anatomical variation characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of one or both menisci in the knee joint.The menisci are crucial in load distribution,joint ...BACKGROUND Congenital absence of the menisci is a rare anatomical variation characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of one or both menisci in the knee joint.The menisci are crucial in load distribution,joint stability,and shock absorption.Understanding the clinical presentation,diagnosis,and management of this condition is important for optimal patient care.CASE SUMMARY A 27-year-old male with a long-standing history of knee pain underwent diagnostic arthroscopy,revealing a congenital absence of the meniscus.The patient's clinical findings,imaging results,surgical procedures,and pertinent images are detailed.This case presents a unique aspect with the congenital absence of the meniscus,contributing valuable insights to the literature on rare anatomical anomalies.CONCLUSION This case of congenital absence of the menisci highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by rare anomalies.The diagnostic arthroscopy played a crucial role in identifying the absence of the meniscus and providing an explanation for the patient's persistent knee pain.The case underscores the importance of individualized treatment approaches,including physical therapy,for optimal management of rare meniscal anomalies.Further research is warranted to explore effective management strategies for the aforementioned cases and to expand our knowledge of these rare conditions.展开更多
BACKGROUND Discoid meniscus is a congenital anomaly that typically affects the lateral meniscus.The appearance of the discoid medial meniscus in both knees is extremely rare,with an incidence of only 0.012%.CASE SUMMA...BACKGROUND Discoid meniscus is a congenital anomaly that typically affects the lateral meniscus.The appearance of the discoid medial meniscus in both knees is extremely rare,with an incidence of only 0.012%.CASE SUMMARY Our patient was a 30-year-old female.Under no obvious predisposing causes,she began to experience pain in both knees,which worsened while walking and squatting.The pain was aggravated after exercise,and joint flexion and extension activities were accompanied by knee snapping.Apley’s test was positive on physical examination,and there was a pressing pain in the medial articular space.Plain radiographs of both knees revealed no obvious abnormalities in the bilateral knee joint space.Partial meniscectomy as well as menisci reformation were performed on both knees under arthroscopy.Under the guidance of rehabilitation,the patient’s range of motion in both knees returned to normal without pain and knee snapping.CONCLUSION This study showed that the clinical manifestations of the discoid medial meniscus injury are identical to those of the conventional medial meniscus injury,and arthroscopic surgery is effective.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Congenital absence of the menisci is a rare anatomical variation characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of one or both menisci in the knee joint.The menisci are crucial in load distribution,joint stability,and shock absorption.Understanding the clinical presentation,diagnosis,and management of this condition is important for optimal patient care.CASE SUMMARY A 27-year-old male with a long-standing history of knee pain underwent diagnostic arthroscopy,revealing a congenital absence of the meniscus.The patient's clinical findings,imaging results,surgical procedures,and pertinent images are detailed.This case presents a unique aspect with the congenital absence of the meniscus,contributing valuable insights to the literature on rare anatomical anomalies.CONCLUSION This case of congenital absence of the menisci highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by rare anomalies.The diagnostic arthroscopy played a crucial role in identifying the absence of the meniscus and providing an explanation for the patient's persistent knee pain.The case underscores the importance of individualized treatment approaches,including physical therapy,for optimal management of rare meniscal anomalies.Further research is warranted to explore effective management strategies for the aforementioned cases and to expand our knowledge of these rare conditions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81871814Jining City Key Research and Development Plan,No.2021YXNS076。
文摘BACKGROUND Discoid meniscus is a congenital anomaly that typically affects the lateral meniscus.The appearance of the discoid medial meniscus in both knees is extremely rare,with an incidence of only 0.012%.CASE SUMMARY Our patient was a 30-year-old female.Under no obvious predisposing causes,she began to experience pain in both knees,which worsened while walking and squatting.The pain was aggravated after exercise,and joint flexion and extension activities were accompanied by knee snapping.Apley’s test was positive on physical examination,and there was a pressing pain in the medial articular space.Plain radiographs of both knees revealed no obvious abnormalities in the bilateral knee joint space.Partial meniscectomy as well as menisci reformation were performed on both knees under arthroscopy.Under the guidance of rehabilitation,the patient’s range of motion in both knees returned to normal without pain and knee snapping.CONCLUSION This study showed that the clinical manifestations of the discoid medial meniscus injury are identical to those of the conventional medial meniscus injury,and arthroscopic surgery is effective.
