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Wurzelläsionen des Innen- und Außenmeniskus

Root lesions of the medial and lateral meniscus

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An Erratum to this article was published on 16 May 2017

Zusammenfassung

Wurzelverletzungen der Menisken sind schwerwiegend und führen zu einer erhöhten Drucksteigerung im betroffenen Kompartiment. Darüber hinaus können sie destabilisierend auf das Kniegelenk wirken. Die Kenntnis dieser speziellen Meniskusverletzungen und ihrer verschiedenen Ätiologien können die Wahrnehmung für diese Verletzungen erhöhen und zu einer Verbesserung der Versorgung beitragen. Dieser Artikel bietet eine Übersicht über die Anatomie, Biomechanik, Verletzungsätiologie sowie mögliche Versorgungsmöglichkeiten.

Abstract

Meniscal root tears are severe injuries and lead to an increase in intra-articular pressure. In addition, they may negatively affect the knee stability. Knowledge of these injuries and their different etiologies might increase the awareness of these special meniscal lesions and improve the quality of treatment in the daily routine. The article describes the anatomy, biomechanics, etiology and possible surgical techniques to treat these root tears.

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  1. Abteilung für Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland

    P. Forkel

  2. Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinukum Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland

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Forkel, P., Feucht, M. Wurzelläsionen des Innen- und Außenmeniskus. Arthroskopie 30, 85–90 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00142-017-0123-4

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