title: The meniscus.
abstract: Abnormalities and injuries of the meniscus have been studied for decades. An expanded knowledge of knee biomechanics and the advent of arthroscopy have changed the diagnosis and treatment of meniscal pathology over the past decade. This review highlights some of the relevant literature concerning the meniscus.
authors.affiliation: Hitchcock Medical Center, Concord, NH 03301.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Bessette
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries