Purpose The importance of meniscus integrity in the prevention of early osteoarthritis is well
known, and preservation is accepted as the primary goal. The purpose of the ESSKA …

The menisci of the knee have an important role in load-bearing and shock absorption within
the joint. They may also function as secondary stabilisers, have a proprioceptive role, and …

The patient with meniscal injury may present with pain, swelling, or mechanical symptoms
and often requires surgical intervention for symptom resolution. Treatment of such injuries …

The shape of the menisci and the orientation of the collagen fibers are optimal for weight
bearing and shock absorption. The menisci are of clinical importance to knee biomechanics …

Background: Longitudinal tears of the medial meniscus posterior horn (MMPH) are
commonly associated with a chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency. Many …

Meniscal injury is a major cause of functional impairment of the knee. For many years the
meniscus was treated with disrespect as an unnecessary appendage that could be …

Objective: To review basic meniscal anatomy, histology, and biomechanical principles as
they apply to surgery and rehabilitation. Data Sources: We searched MEDLINE and CINAHL …

The meniscus plays an important role in preventing osteoarthritis of the knee. Repair of a
meniscal lesion should be strongly considered if the tear is peripheral and longitudinal, with …

Background: There is a lack of consensus about whether stable ramp lesions associated
with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries need to be repaired. Purpose/Hypothesis: The …

This chapter addresses questions related to tissue engineering of an entirely new meniscus.
In particular the type and geometry of temporary scaffolds, the selection of an optimal cell …