[Development anomalies of the menisci and transverse ligament of the knee].

Abstract

A rare variant of knee joint developmental anomaly in the form of faulty fixation of knee transversal ligament to the menisci and absence of its connection to tibia is described. Defect of knee transversal ligament fixation is combined with discoid menisci and anomalous variants of menisci fixation. There have been operated 21 child aged 8-14 years. Knee transversal ligament has been fixed to the tibia epiphysis and in case of meniscus formation distortions they were paracapsularly resected. The results of treatment have been followed during 3 years, the stability of a knee joint has been restored.