Clinical imaging · UKMLA & AKT
Meniscal tears
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise meniscal tears — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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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