Tag: meniscus

Biomechanics of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Meta-Analysis

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SUMMARY Introduction. Despite trends to repair meniscal defects, meniscectomy continues to be a common procedure. Degenerative changes following these surgeries become candidates for meniscal allograft transplantation. Purpose. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to review published articles that compared methods of meniscal allograft transplantation (bone plug, suture only, or bone bridge) for their biomechanical effects … Continued

Morphological Study of the Transverse Ligament of Knee Joint in Embalmed Cadavers

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SUMMARY Background. The aim was to study the morphological pattern and dimensions of the transverse genicular ligament (TL) in adult embalmed knee joints. Methods. The present study utilized 50 adult embalmed human cadaveric knee joints. Results. The TL was observed in 90% of the specimens of this study. It was extending from the medial meniscus (MM) anterior … Continued