Meniscal ramp lesions: an illustrated review

Atul K Taneja; Frederico C Miranda; Laercio A Rosemberg; Durval C B Santos

doi:10.1186/s13244-021-01080-9

Meniscal ramp lesions: an illustrated review

Insights Imaging. 2021 Sep 25;12(1):134. doi: 10.1186/s13244-021-01080-9.

Authors

Atul K Taneja^{1

2}, Frederico C Miranda³, Laercio A Rosemberg³, Durval C B Santos³

Affiliations

¹ Musculoskeletal Radiology Division, Imaging Department, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. tanejamsk@gmail.com.
² Departamento de Imagem - Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Av. Albert Einstein, 627, Morumbi, São Paulo, SP, CEP 05652-900, Brazil. tanejamsk@gmail.com.
³ Musculoskeletal Radiology Division, Imaging Department, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to describe the anatomy and lesions affecting the peripheral portion of posterior horn of medial menisci (ramp lesions), along with illustrations and MRI cases. We will correlate imaging features with arthroscopic classification of ramp lesions. Also, postoperative and chronic changes related to meniscocapsular tears will be presented, as well as biomechanical consequences and treatment approach.

Keywords: ACL tear; Arthroscopy; MRI; Meniscus; Ramp lesion.

Publication types

Review