The Meniscus-Deficient Knee: Biomechanics, Evaluation, and Treatment Options

Meniscal tears are the most common knee injury, and partial meniscectomies are the most common orthopaedic surgical procedure. The injured meniscus has an impaired ability to distribute load and resist tibial translation. Partial or complete loss of the meniscus promotes early development of chondro...

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Main Authors: Rao, Allison J., Erickson, Brandon J., Cvetanovich, Gregory L., Yanke, Adam B., Bach, Bernard R., Cole, Brian J.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4714576/