Meniscal Tears Associated with Acute Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Abstract

An evaluation of 39 patients with acute injury of anterior cruciate ligament was carried out with associated meniscal tears. Lateral meniscus tears and medial meniscus tears were seen in 38% and 18% of the patients, respectively. Lateral menisscus tear was frequently a vertical one of the posterior horn in its midsubstance and was left it alone because of small size tear. On the other hand, medial meniscus was torn in the middle section and frequently was operated arthroscopically.