title: Posterior meniscal root injuries.
abstract: - Meniscal root tears (MRTs) are defined as radial tears within 1 cm of the meniscal root insertion, or an avulsion of the insertion of the meniscus. These injuries change joint loading due to failure of the meniscus to convert axial loads into hoop stresses, resulting in joint overloading and degenerative changes in the knee. Meniscal root repair is recommended in patients without advanced osteoarthritis (Outerbridge 3-4), in order to restore joint congruence and loading and therefore to avoid the long-term effect of joint overloading. Several techniques have been described. Improved knee function has been reported after meniscal root repair, but there are still conflicting reports on whether surgical treatment can prevent osteoarthritis.
authors.affiliation: a The Steadman Philippon Research Institute , Vail , CO , USA ;|b Orthopedic Department , Oslo University Hospital , Oslo , Norway ;|d OSTRC, the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences , Oslo , Norway.
authors.forename: Gilbert
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moatshe
authors.affiliation: a The Steadman Philippon Research Institute , Vail , CO , USA ;
authors.forename: Jorge
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chahla
authors.affiliation: a The Steadman Philippon Research Institute , Vail , CO , USA ;
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Slette
authors.affiliation: b Orthopedic Department , Oslo University Hospital , Oslo , Norway ;
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Engebretsen
authors.affiliation: a The Steadman Philippon Research Institute , Vail , CO , USA ;|c The Steadman Clinic , Vail , CO , USA ;
authors.forename: Robert F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Laprade
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery