Login
Toggle sidebar

Lint: meniscal-tear

Strong List Colon Position
error

"T1: a hyperintense line in the meniscus can be seen, but it is difficult to differentiate between degeneration and meniscal tear on this sequence; in the case of a bucket-handle tear an empty groove can sometimes be seen"

Line 58:8 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>T1:</strong> a'

"T2: a hyperintense line in the meniscus, which indicates synovial fluid in the meniscus"

Line 60:4 · When enboldening an intro, the colon should not be bold. '<strong>T2: </strong>a'
Headings Spacing
error

"Differential diagnosis "

Line 106:1 · Never put spaces at either end of headings.
List Caps
warning

"Wrisberg rip - a specific lateral meniscus subtype"

Line 26:11 · In general, we don't start a list item with a capital letter. Exceptions are proper nouns.

"Jack and Jill lesion"

Line 87:11 · In general, we don't start a list item with a capital letter. Exceptions are proper nouns.
Litotes
warning

"high intrameniscal signal extending to at least one articular surface, which should be seen in at least two slices: two slice touch rule (do not have to be contiguous, e.g. sagittal and coronal slices)"

Line 53:156 · Consider using 'lack(s)' instead of 'not have'
Headings Valid
warning

Expected headings

  • H1 Terminology
  • H1 Usage
  • H1 Epidemiology
  • H2 Risk factors
  • H2 Associations
  • H1 Clinical presentation
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 Diagnosis
  • H2 Diagnostic criteria
  • H2 Diagnostic clues
  • H1 Pathology
  • H2 Aetiology
  • H2 Location
  • H2 Classification
  • H2 Macroscopic appearance
  • H2 Microscopic appearance
  • H2 Immunophenotype
  • H2 Markers
  • H2 Genetics
  • H1 Radiographic features
  • H2 Plain radiograph
  • H2 Mammography
  • H2 Antenatal ultrasound
  • H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
  • H2 Ultrasound
  • H2 CT
  • H3 Dual-energy CT
  • H2 Angiography (DSA)
  • H2 MRI
  • H2 CT/MRI
  • H2 Nuclear medicine
  • H3 PET-CT
  • H3 PET-MRI
  • H1 Radiology report
  • H1 Treatment and prognosis
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 Differential diagnosis
  • H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 See also

"Types"

Line 5:1 · "Types" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Differential diagnosis "

Line 106:1 · "Differential diagnosis " is not a recognised heading for this article type.
There Is
suggestion

"Meniscal tears are the failure of the fibrocartilaginous menisci of the knee. There are several types and can occur in an acute or chronic setting. Meniscal tears are best evaluated with MRI."

Line 1:123 · Don't start a sentence with 'There are'.

"There are different types of meniscal tears, describing the morphology of the injury. Identifying and accurately describing the type of meniscal tear can help the surgeon in patient education and planning of the surgical procedure. Meniscal tear types include 1,5,6:"

Line 6:4 · Don't start a sentence with 'There are'.

"There are three basic MRI characteristics/criteria of meniscal tears 5:"

Line 51:4 · Don't start a sentence with 'There are'.

"There are several signs associated with meniscal tears:"

Line 77:4 · Don't start a sentence with 'There are'.

"There are numerous pitfalls to be aware of ref:"

Line 93:4 · Don't start a sentence with 'There are'.
Semicolons
suggestion

"T1: a hyperintense line in the meniscus can be seen, but it is difficult to differentiate between degeneration and meniscal tear on this sequence; in the case of a bucket-handle tear an empty groove can sometimes be seen"

Line 58:170 · Use semicolons judiciously.