American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 127, Issue 5, 785-788
Copyright © 1976 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Ossicle of the meniscus
RM Bernsetin,
HE Olsson,
RM Spitzer,
KE Robinson,
and
MW Korn
Two patients with an ossicle of the meniscus are described. Radiologic differentiation from osteochondral loose body or chondrocalcinosis can be made by its ossified appearance and its location within the meniscus. Correct diagnosis is important so that unnecessary surgery is avoided and a protracted search for a free fragment is not carried out.