[Clinical-imaging-arthroscopic correlation in the diagnosis of meniscal lesions].

Objective: To assess the relation between location and intensity of pain in the articular interline as reported by the patient and proven objectively with the physical exam, and the type and location of the meniscal lesion found in the knee imaging study and arthroscopy.

Method: Prospective, observational, longitudinal study including 34 consecutive patients with a clinical and arthroscopic diagnosis of symptomatic meniscal tears. Pain location was reported, an MRI was taken and finally all patients were assessed with knee arthroscopy.