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01-01-2015 | Knee

Medial meniscus anatomy—from basic science to treatment

Authors: Robert Śmigielski, Roland Becker, Urszula Zdanowicz, Bogdan Ciszek

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

This paper focuses on the anatomical attachment of the medial meniscus. Detailed anatomical dissections have been performed and illustrated. Five zones can be distinguished in regard to the meniscus attachments anatomy: zone 1 (of the anterior root), zone 2 (anteromedial zone), zone 3 (the medial zone), zone 4 (the posterior zone) and the zone 5 (of the posterior root). The understanding of the meniscal anatomy is especially crucial for meniscus repair but also for correct fixation of the anterior and posterior horn of the medial meniscus.

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Title: Medial meniscus anatomy—from basic science to treatment
Authors: Robert Śmigielski
Roland Becker
Urszula Zdanowicz
Bogdan Ciszek
Publication date: 01-01-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-014-3476-5

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Medial meniscus anatomy—from basic science to treatment

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