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Biomechanical Consequences of a Tear of the Posterior Root of the Medial Meniscus

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery · 2008 · Vol. 90(9) · pp. 1922–1931

Robert Allaire✉(University of Pittsburgh)Muturi Muriuki(University of Pittsburgh)Lars G. Gilbertson(Cleveland Clinic)Christopher D. Harner(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

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Abstract

This study demonstrated significant changes in contact pressure and knee joint kinematics due to a posterior root tear of the medial meniscus. Root repair was successful in restoring joint biomechanics to within normal conditions.

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Lower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesMedial meniscusCadaverTearsAnatomyKinematicsMeniscusMedicineBiomechanicsOrthodonticsKnee Joint

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Tibial Meniscus InjuriesAdultAnalysis of VarianceBiomechanical PhenomenaCadaverFemaleHumansKnee JointMaleMenisci, TibialMiddle AgedPressureStress, MechanicalSuture TechniquesTibia

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Meniscal tears: The effect of meniscectomy and of repair on intraarticular contact areas and stress in the human knee