Chapter 123 - Meniscal Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
which meniscus provides the majority of biomechanical protection to the knee?
A
lateral meniscus
eg - you would rather be medial meniscus deficient
2
Q
medial meniscus root tears result in what with regard to contact pressures
A
similar contact pressures to a complete meniscectomy
associated with the rapid progression of OA
3
Q
discoid meniscus more commonly affects which compartment?
A
lateral > medial
4
Q
when performed with an ACL reconstruction, what is the success rate for Meniscal repair?
A
> 90%
