Meniscus Form and Function - 22/11/19
, Jonathan D. Hodax, MD, MS, Chunbong Benjamin Ma, MDRésumé |
The menisci are 2 fibrocartilaginous crescents anchored via bony and ligamentous attachments to surrounding structures. Their biochemical composition and multilayered structure make them ideal for converting compressive forces to tensile forces in addition to improving joint congruity and providing shock absorption to weight bearing. The medial meniscus maintains more attachments at both the horns and the midbody than the lateral meniscus, making it more susceptible to injury. Understanding of the gross anatomy, vascular anatomy, biochemical composition, and microstructure is key to understanding causes of meniscal pathology as well as treatment options for restoring its primary functions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Meniscus, Knee, Anatomy, Function, Form, Load transmission
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Vol 39 - N° 1
P. 1-12 - janvier 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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