Knee Conditions
A 28-year-old soccer player presents with medial knee pain and mechanical catching 6 weeks after a twisting injury. Examination reveals joint line tenderness and a positive McMurray test. MRI shows a vertical longitudinal tear in the red-red zone of the medial meniscus posterior horn. Regarding meniscal injuries:
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The meniscus is divided into zones based on vascularity: red-red (peripheral, vascular), red-white (...
The menisci contribute to load transmission (50-70% of load), shock absorption, joint stability, lub...
Horizontal cleavage tears in the white-white zone of elderly patients are ideal candidates for repai...
Meniscal root tears result in loss of hoop stress function, creating a biomechanical state similar t...
Repair techniques include inside-out, outside-in, and all-inside methods; vertical mattress sutures ...
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