Meniscal Cyst 717.5

 
ICD-9 Classification / Treatment
Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis
Anatomy Complications
Clinical Evaluation Follow-up Care
Xray / Diagnositc Tests Review References

synonyms:

ICD-9

  • ICD-9 = 717.5 (derangement of meniscus, not elsewhere classified)

Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

Anatomy

  • Generally associated with horizontal cleavage tears of the lateral meniscus.

Clinical Evaluation

Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Classification / Treatment

  • Medial:
  • Lateral:
  • Treatment = Partial mensicectomy with decompression of the cyst throught the tear.

Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Complications

Follow-up Care

Review References

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