Meniscal root tears occur frequently in multi-ligament knee injury and can be predicted by associated MRI injury patterns
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-5009-0
Abstract: PurposeThe frequency of meniscal root tears in association with multi-ligament knee injury has not been established but adds to the complexity of surgical reconstruction and may have long-term consequences. Therefore, identifying root tears, on preoperative… read more here.
Keywords: meniscal root; root tears; root; multi ligament ... See more keywords
Three-dimensional computed tomography confirmed that the meniscal root attachments and meniscofemoral ligaments are morphologically consistent
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06095-1
Abstract: Purpose To clarify the characteristic features of the meniscal root attachments, meniscofemoral ligaments (MFLs), and related osseous landmarks on three-dimensional images using computed tomography. Methods Twenty-eight non-paired, formalin-fixed human cadaveric knees were evaluated in this… read more here.
Keywords: meniscal root; three dimensional; root attachments; root ... See more keywords
Meniscal root tears: a silent epidemic
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098942
Abstract: Half of adults will experience knee pain at some point during their lives, resulting in approximately 4 million primary care office visits in the USA annually.1 The majority of these visits for knee pain evaluation are… read more here.
Keywords: meniscal root; tears silent; pathology; knee ... See more keywords
Incidence, Presentation, and Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Meniscal Root Injuries
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967118803888
Abstract: Background: Despite the increasing incidence of sports-related knee injuries in youth athletes, few studies have reported on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and adolescent meniscal root injuries. Purpose: To describe traumatic posterior meniscal root… read more here.
Keywords: meniscal root; pediatric adolescent; treatment pediatric; root ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Arthroscopic Repair versus Observation in Older Patients
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00248
Abstract: Objectives: Meniscal root tears occur in a bimodal distribution, affecting both young healthy athletes and older patients with early degenerative knees. Root tears lead to de-tensioning of the meniscus and have been associated with increased… read more here.
Keywords: root tears; meniscal root; older patients; group ... See more keywords
Meniscus Root Repair
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00462
Abstract: Meniscal root tears defined as bony or soft tissue root avulsion injuries or radial tears within 1cm of the meniscal root attachment. If it is not treated properly can cause early development of osteoarthritis. The… read more here.
Keywords: meniscal root; root; suture; root repair ... See more keywords
Meniscal Root Tear: A Missed Epidemic?
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00465
Abstract: Meniscal root tears often go unnoticed and represent unique injury patterns with unique biomechanical consequences. Meniscal root tear occurs about 10-21% of all meniscal tears. Almost 10% of ACL tears involving posterior lateral meniscus tears.… read more here.
Keywords: meniscal root; root tear; root; missed epidemic ... See more keywords
Prospective Consecutive Clinical Outcomes After Transtibial Root Repair for Posterior Meniscal Root Tears: A Multicenter Study
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671221079794
Abstract: Background: Prospective evaluation of clinical outcomes after posterior meniscal root repair utilizing a transtibial pullout technique is limited, and factors that may contribute to outcomes are unclear. Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that there would be… read more here.
Keywords: root; clinical outcomes; meniscal root; extrusion ... See more keywords