Locking knee caused by subluxation of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The authors report a case of repetitive locking knee caused by a subluxation of the posterior horn of a normal lateral meniscus. The posterior horn was sutured to the posterior knee capsule and the athlete resumed complete sports activity 4 months after the surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Joint Diseases
- Joint Dislocations
- Menisci, Tibial
Anatomy
- knee
- tibia