Standard of Care: Meniscal Tears Conservative management ...

Jun 06, 2013 · tears. When an unstable fragment from a bucket-handle tear moves into the intracondylar notch it blocks full extension of the knee joint.14 • Radial tears are those in the central aspect of the meniscus. These tears may migrate towards the periphery and turn into a “parrot beak” tear. Signs may include: swelling, giving way or catching.3,17

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