Publications by authors named "Nora Studer"

Introduction: Most classification systems for lateral discoid meniscus do not evaluate instability of the meniscal peripheral rim. Considerable variability in the prevalence of peripheral rim instability has been published, and it appears that instability is underestimated. The purpose of this study was: first, to evaluate the prevalence of peripheral rim instability and its location in the symptomatic lateral discoid meniscus, and second, to investigate if patient age or type of discoid meniscus are possible risk factors for instability.

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Crohn's disease (CD) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects thousands of Americans, and it is commonly found in individuals aged between 20-30 years. Patients often present with abdominal pain and describe concerns of diarrhea, bloating, and weight loss. In this report, we discuss the case of a 21-year-old man who presented with diarrhea and intermittent hematochezia.

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