AI Article Synopsis

  • Meniscus root tears are serious injuries that are often overlooked, especially since they commonly occur with ACL injuries.
  • The review provides an in-depth look at different factors about meniscal root tears, such as how often they happen, what causes them, and how they can be diagnosed through signs and imaging.
  • It also covers how meniscus root tears are categorized and the different treatment options and surgical methods available for addressing them.

Article Abstract

Background: Meniscus root tears represent significant pathology that, historically, has been underdiagnosed and undertreated. However, the recognition of their clinical and functional significance has recently surged, mainly due to their frequent association with anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Aim: This comprehensive review discusses various aspects of meniscal root tears, including their epidemiology, biomechanics, etiology, clinical and radiological findings, classification, management and surgical techniques.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10933189PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-024-06092-wDOI Listing

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