What is the popliteomeniscal fascicle?

The popliteomeniscal fascicles (PMF) are synovial ligamentous structures connecting the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus to the popliteus tendon thus stabilizing the lateral meniscus.

What is a hypermobile meniscus?

Abstract. Hypermobile meniscus is known as one of the causes of knee pain and locking or limitation of the range of motion during knee flexion, even when there is no evidence of meniscus tear on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Most such cases show excessive hypermobility of the posterior part of the lateral meniscus.

What is the popliteus tendon?

The popliteus tendon is the tendon of the popliteus muscle and is located at the posterior aspect of the knee. It originates from the lateral femoral condyle, where the popliteofibular ligament comprises a portion of its proximal thickness.

What is ramp lesion?

Ramp lesions are defined as a vertical (longitudinal) tear of the peripheral capsular attachment of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus at the meniscocapsular junction 1.

Does the LCL attach to the lateral meniscus?

Although the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) passes in close proximity, the lateral meniscus has no attachment to this structure. The joint capsule attaches to the entire periphery of each meniscus but adheres more firmly to the medial meniscus.

What is discoid meniscus?

A discoid meniscus is thicker than normal, and often oval or disc-shaped. It is more prone to injury than a normally shaped meniscus. People with discoid meniscus may go through their entire lives and never experience any problems. If a discoid meniscus does not cause pain or discomfort, no treatment is needed.

What does popliteal tendonitis feel like?

Popliteus Strain and/or Tendinopathy Symptoms People with popliteal issues often have pain in the back and outer areas of the knee. There is often pain when straightening the knee fully, or when bending the knee against resistance. Pain is usually worse when walking downhill, with stairs and when running.

How long does a popliteus injury take to heal?

Ignoring the pain and continuing to exercise can cause the inflammation to get worse. With time, scar tissue may form. This may make it painful to exercise forever. It may take weeks to fully recover from tendinitis.

Why is it called a ramp lesion?

initially coined the term “Ramp Lesion” to describe a tear in the attachment between the posteromedial meniscus and knee capsule in ACL deficient knees (5). Since that time, multiple authors have described similar injuries to the posteromedial meniscocapsular attachment in conjunction with ACL injury.

What is Meniscocapsular separation?

Meniscocapsular separation refers to detachment of the meniscus from its capsular attachments. It is an uncommon injury.

Does a lateral meniscus tear require surgery?

How is a meniscus tear treated? If your MRI indicates a Grade 1 or 2 tear, but your symptoms and physical exam are inconsistent with a tear, surgery may not be needed. Grade 3 meniscus tears usually require surgery, which may include: Arthroscopic repair — An arthroscope is inserted into the knee to see the tear.

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