The peripheral attachment of the lateral meniscus is loosely connected to the lateral capsule with a hiatus at the popliteal hiatus, allowing 10-11mm of AP translation.
Allows greater lateral meniscal mobility accommodating tibial rotation on the lateral plateau. The popliteal hiatus is the normal gap for the popliteus tendon.
The popliteal hiatus must not be confused with a peripheral tear during arthroscopy. Loose peripheral attachment allows bucket handle configuration after smaller tears than the medial meniscus requires.
The normal gap in the lateral peripheral attachment must be identified to avoid misdiagnosis as a peripheral tear.
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