An anatomical study of the meniscal roots of the knee: landmarks for its surgical reconstruction and implications for knee surgeons.

Purpose: The aim of this anatomical study was to describe the anatomy of the meniscal roots and their relationships with respect to the main adjacent structures in order to improve their surgical reconstruction.

Methods: Fourteen knees were included. The mean age of the donors was 92 years (range 89-96).

Relationships of the superficial fibular nerve and sural nerve with respect to the lateral malleolus: implications for ankle surgeons.

Purpose: Superficial fibular nerve (SFN) and sural nerve are at risk during osteosynthesis of the lateral malleolus. The aim of this anatomical study was to describe the relationships of the superficial fibular and sural nerves with respect to the lateral malleolus.

Methods: Nine corpses (18 ankles) were dissected, using a direct lateral approach.