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Anterior Knee Pain After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment

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The menisci are essential to the normal functioning and biomechanics of the knee. Their functions include shock absorption, load transmission, stability, and proprioception.

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Amestoy, J., Pérez-Prieto, D., Monllau, J.C. (2023). Anterior Knee Pain After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment. In: Sanchis-Alfonso, V. (eds) Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09767-6_12

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