Treatment of Oblique Superior Articular Surface Tear of the Anterior Horn Lateral Meniscus

Diagnosis and Assessment

• MRI is the gold standard for diagnosing meniscal tears with 96% sensitivity and 97% specificity at 3T, allowing precise characterization of tear patterns 1

Treatment Algorithm

• The American College of Radiology recommends confirming diagnosis with MRI 1
• The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests addressing any concurrent ligamentous injuries, particularly ACL, during arthroscopic repair 2