Dilemma in Chronic Extrusion of Medial Meniscus with Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis in Middle Aged: A Case Report
- Author:
Qi Qi Choo, Seow Hui Teo, Mohamed Zubair Mohamed Al-Fayyadh, Mohamed Razif Mohamed Ali, Wuey Min Ng
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Author Information
1. National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Lembah Pantai, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Degenerative knee;
High tibial osteotomy;
Locked loop technique;
Transosseous tibial tunnel technique;
Varus malalignment of knee
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2019;15(3):155-157
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Abstract:Medial meniscus root tear (MMRT) is uncommon and is often associated with osteoarthritis during presentation. Whether it is a cause or effect, it is still debatable at this point of time. However, when a combination of injuries occurs in a middle age group patient, a careful examination before offering a treatment is advised. We herein report a case of a middle-aged gentleman suffering from both arthritis and MMRT.
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