ANATOMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OF THE MENISCI OF THE KNEE JOINT
Abstract
The authors reviewed the literature sources of near and far abroad concerning the structure, blood
supply and function of the menisci of the knee joint. Modern information on the structure, blood
supply, and function of the meniscus is given. A deep understanding of the structure, function and
characteristics of the blood supply to the meniscus is of decisive importance in choosing the tactics
of treating patients with knee joint pathology. The main goal of meniscal surgery should be to
preserve as many healthy menisci as possible. Total meniscectomy leads to a significant increase in
the risk of developing gonarthrosis, so only the minimum possible amount of meniscus should be
removed. The complex structure of the knee joint, the peculiarities of the meniscus blood supply
indicate the need for in-depth research in this area. Further improvement of the methods of surgical
treatment of injuries of the meniscus of the knee joint, taking into account the structure, features of
the blood supply and function of the meniscus, is an urgent problem in joint surgery.
Keywords:
knee joint, medial meniscus, lateral meniscus, anatomy of the knee joint, meniscal injuries.References
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