Clinical imaging · UKMLA & AKT
Meniscal tears
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
Key high-yield points
- Medial meniscus - C-shaped, less mobile, more firmly attached to medial joint capsule and MCL - more commonly injured
- Red zone (peripheral third) - vascularised, healing potential, amenable to repair
- White zone (inner two-thirds) - avascular, no healing potential, usually requires meniscectomy
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