What causes bucket handle meniscus tear?

What causes bucket handle meniscus tear?

What are the causes of Bucket Handle meniscus tears? Bucket Handle mensiscus tear can occur at any age but are most commonly seen in young athletes. Meniscus tears commonly take place after twisting injuries such as planting the knee and foot down forcefully and turning too quickly.

What is meniscus syndrome?

Lateral meniscus syndrome is characterized by an injury caused by the tearing of the cartilage tissue or a rare case of a congenital abnormality called a discoid meniscus, which results in knee pain.

How rare is a discoid meniscus?

The incidence of discoid lateral meniscus is estimated to be 0.4% to 17%, whereas the discoid medial meniscus is extremely rare (0.1% to 0.3%)3–6). It has been reported that about 20% of cases are bilateral5,7,8).

Can a bucket handle meniscus tear heal without surgery?

Another treatment which some doctors have used for meniscal tears is platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. This is a nonsurgical treatment method. One case study reported “spontaneous healing” of a bucket handle tear in a 43-year-old man after three PRP injection treatments.

What may occur if the meniscus goes untreated?

If not treated, part of the meniscus may come loose and slip into the joint. You may need surgery to restore full knee function. Untreated meniscus tears can increase in size and lead to complications, such as arthritis.

Are you born with a discoid meniscus?

Both menisci are attached to the shin bone (tibia) by the meniscofemoral ligament. A discoid meniscus is present at birth. It occurs when the cartilage does not properly develop, resulting in a thicker disc- or oval-shaped meniscus.

How many people have a discoid meniscus?

A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped piece of cartilage in the knee joint. Approximately 3% to 5% of the United States population are born with a discoid meniscus. Asian countries have the highest rate of people born with this condition (10% to 13%). A discoid meniscus usually occurs in just one knee.

Will a meniscus tear get worse without surgery?

Are meniscus tears hereditary?

For the first time, we have estimated the genetic contribution to doctor-diagnosed meniscus tears using a twin study design. We found a relatively low to modest heritability for meniscus tears (∼40%). The heritability was also fairly stable over the lifespan, and equal in both men and women.