Fig. 2.

Arthroscopic simulation and illustration of the different types of meniscal root lesions classified based on morphology: stable partial root lesion (type 1); complete radial lesion within 9 mm from the posterior fixation in the plateau (type 2); bucket-handle injury with complete root detachment (type 3); longitudinal or complex oblique lesion with total root detachment (type 4); and avulsion fracture of the meniscal root (type 5).

FC, femoral condyle.

Original photograph and partial reproduction of image, with the permission of LaPrade et al.²⁰