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International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2022 Introduction: The shape of the menisci is crescentic. There are variations in the morphology of the menisci. The knowledge about these variants is necessary for the radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons to discriminate between the normal variants and ...
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Veterinary Sciences, 2023 Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that often affects the canine stifle joint. Due to their biomechanical function, the menisci in the canine stifle play an important role in osteoarthritis.
Lena Bunzendahl +5 more
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Translational Research in Anatomy, 2021 Background: Menisci plays an essential role in the functioning of the knee joint. It is mainly composed of water, collagen, and glycosaminoglycans. The cells seen in the menisci are fibrochondrocytes, mostly confined to the middle and inner zone of ...
Sushma Prabhath +3 more
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An analysis of meniscal extrusion and associated knee joint lesionsby magnetic resonance imaging
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020 Objectives: We investigated the frequency of meniscal extrusion and associated knee joint lesions by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with meniscal tears.\r\nMethods: We retrospectively evaluated MRI findings of 100 patients (41 males, 59 ...
Demet Kiresi +3 more
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Morphological study of the menisci of the knee joint in human cadaver in Jharkhand population
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Introduction: Sports are the leading cause of joint injuries, particularly in the knees. Knee menisci are an important functional unit that aids in load distribution and hence reduces stress on the knee joint.
Govind Kumar Gupta +3 more
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Buckethandle tear of a discoid lateral meniscus in a 6yearold girl
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020 A six-year-old girl was examined upon development of pain, swelling, and locking in her right knee after a considerable period of discomfort and popping sensation. She had no history of trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a discoid lateral meniscus,
Nadir Yalcin +3 more
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Different approach in meniscal lesion management – save the meniscus
Liječnički vjesnik, 2021 The menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures that play a crucial role in knee stability and cartilage protection. Meniscal lesions represent the most common knee injuries and are the major reason for patients undergoing knee surgery.
Mislav Jelić +3 more
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The glycosaminoglycans of canine menisci [PDF]
Biochemical Journal, 1981 The semilunar menisci of the knee have an important mechanical function and are commonly involved in joint degeneration. However, previously published analyses of the compositions of normal and degenerate human menisci vary widely. In the present study the glycosaminoglycan content and composition of selected areas of the menisci of eight normal knees ...
M E, Adams, H, Muir
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Cysts of the menisci of the knee [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1972 Summary A review of a series of 249 consecutive meniscectomies reveals an overall incidence of cysts of the menisci of 20%. Trauma in younger patients, and degeneration in older patients, appear to be causal factors.
G E, Raine, L C, Gonet
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Meniscal Dimensions and its Clinical Implications- A Foetal Cadaveric Study
International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2022 Introduction: The menisci are made up of fibrocartilage. The menisci are prone for injuries and treated by meniscal repair, meniscectomy and the meniscal allograft transplantation.
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