Lateral collagen meniscus implant (CMI): techniques and outcomes-a narrative review.

ABSTRACT: The menisci increase the stability of the tibio-femoral joint, distribute axial load, absorb shock, and provide nutrition and lubrification to the knee articular cartilage. Therefore, is it clear the importance of the meniscus on the overall knee function and the need to preserve it during arthroscopic surgery. However, according to many registry databases, meniscectomy is still the most performed meniscus surgery. In a percentage of patients, knee pain and swelling, as well as bone edema on the tibial plateau, could follow meniscus resection; this constellation of symptoms is known as "post-meniscectomy syndrome". If this syndrome is not promptly managed, a rapid worsening of the symptoms and develop of knee osteoarthritis could be expected. While dealing with such condition, the clinicia

SUBMITTER: Grassi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10929289 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature