Figure 1From: Associated tears of the lateral meniscus in anterior cruciate ligament injuries: risk factors for different tear patterns Lateral meniscus tears defined as major tears. Root tears (defined as avulsion of the meniscus root (A) or complete radial/oblique radial tears within one centimeter from the bony insertion of the lateral meniscus (B)); radial split tears (C) and unstable longitudinal tears including bucket-handle tears (D).Back to article page