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(Fig 1-B.34) Type 4 complex oblique or longitudinal tear with complete root detachment

MSK MRI 2024. 2. 6. 22:34

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๐Ÿ“š LaPrade's Classification System ๐Ÿฆต

The LaPrade classification system of meniscal root tears characterizes meniscal root tears based on morphology. The system was originally conceived based on arthroscopy.

1๏ธโƒฃ Type 1: Partial, Stable Root Tear 

2๏ธโƒฃ Type 2: Complete Radial Tear within 9 mm from the Bony Attachment 

 

3๏ธโƒฃ Type 3: Bucket Handle Tears with Detachment of the Root

 

4๏ธโƒฃ Type 4: Complex/Oblique Tears with Complete Root Detachment 

 

5๏ธโƒฃ Type 5: Bony Avulsion Fracture of the Meniscal Root

 

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