Alanís BLM, Zamora MPM, Cruz MÁ

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 109-111
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: The presence of anatomic variants in the knee may confuse the unwary orthopedic surgeon and alter diagnosis and consequently treatment and results in knee arthroscopy. Case report: We present a 35-years-old male that underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, and an anatomic variable was discovered, previously reported as oblique menisco-meniscal ligament. No procedure was performed to this variant in order to preserve the normal articular biomechanics prior the accident that cause the ACL rupture. Discussion: We assess the importance of recognition of normal anatomic variants in the knee, as well as the types of menisco-meniscal ligament. This variants are important to keep in mind for inexpert arthroscopic surgeons.

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