Age influence on resistance and deformation of the human sutured meniscal horn in the immediate postoperative period.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: To preserve knee function, surgical repair is indicated when a meniscal root disinsertion occurs. However, this surgery has not yet achieved complete recovery of the joint´s natural biomechanics, with the meniscus-suture interface identified as a potentially determining factor. Knowing the deformation and resistance behavior of the sutured meniscal horn and whether these properties are preserved as the patient ages could greatly contribute to improving repair outcomes. Methods: A cadaveric experimental study was conducted on human sutured menisci classified into three n = 22 age groups (young ≤55; 55 < middle-aged ≤75; 75 < old) were subjected to load-to-failure test by suture pulling. Meniscal thickness at the suture hole was measured and the applied tra

SUBMITTER: Pena-Trabalon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796521 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature