Helix meniscus − A novel anatomical discovery

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q3 ORTHOPEDICS Knee Pub Date : 2025-03-14 DOI:10.1016/j.knee.2025.02.030

Tetsuhiro Hagino , Ryosuke Koizumi , Tetsuo Hagino , Satoshi Ochiai , Naoto Furuya , Masanori Wako , Hirotaka Haro

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Abstract

Many anatomical variations of the meniscus have been reported. In this report, we present a case of a novel pattern of meniscal morphology showing a helix structure. A 14-year-old boy presented with knee pain without an apparent cause. Arthroscopic surgery was performed, revealing a helical-shaped meniscus on the lateral side, without injury or degeneration. Partial meniscectomy resulted in symptom improvement. A helix meniscus is very rare and should be recognized as a novel anatomical variant. While arthroscopic meniscectomy improved symptoms, careful consideration is needed when determining surgical indications, as long-term effects remain unknown.

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Knee 医学-外科

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

5.30%

发文量

171

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： The Knee is an international journal publishing studies on the clinical treatment and fundamental biomechanical characteristics of this joint. The aim of the journal is to provide a vehicle relevant to surgeons, biomedical engineers, imaging specialists, materials scientists, rehabilitation personnel and all those with an interest in the knee. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: • Anatomy, physiology, morphology and biochemistry; • Biomechanical studies; • Advances in the development of prosthetic, orthotic and augmentation devices; • Imaging and diagnostic techniques; • Pathology; • Trauma; • Surgery; • Rehabilitation.