Morphological Study of Menisci of Knee Joint in Human Cadavers
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Menisci are fibrocartilaginous discs present in between femur and tibia in knee joint. These are prone to damage and as being weight bearing structures; they are commonly replaced once injured, by arthroscopic or open procedure. There are marked differences in morphology of the medial and lateral menisci in adult knee joint.Variations in form of thickness and width of menisci have determined the different injury mechanisms. However, data related to morphology of menisci are limited. Aim: To find length at the outer circumference, thickness and width of menisci at three different points: anterior, middle and posterior and compare data among medial and lateral menisci. Material and Methods: After dissecting knee joint, 60 healthy menisci were collected and labelled .These specimen were kept in formalin solution. Then the length at outer circumference, width at three points: anterior, middle, posterior and thickness at three points: anterior, middle and posterior were measured. Different parameters of menisci were measured with digital Vernier callipers and analysed with the help of Microsoft Excel. Results: The width of the medial and lateral menisci were measured and analysed. A statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in three points: anterior, middle and posterior was found. In present study no significant difference was observed in length at outer circumference and thickness in both menisci. Conclusion: With increasing incidence of sedentary life style and obesity, there is simultaneous rise in meniscal injuries and osteoarthritis. The variation and morphology has drawn the attention of Surgeons, Orthopaedicians, Radiologists and Interventionists alike. The study seems to contribute towards further advancements in orthopaedic surgeries, arthroscopies, meniscus and knee-transplant surgeries, menisectomy as well as for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Similarly, the manufacturer of meniscal prosthesis also seem to be benefited from this study.Such variations and morphology can determine the possibility and the kind of injury
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Shital Bhishma Hathila, Kintukumar K Vyas, V. H. Vaniya, Bhavin B Kodiyatar
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- DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2018/31769:2428
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