Pediatric Meniscotibial Ligament Complex Anatomy and Biomechanics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meniscal repair is increasingly performed in pediatric patients, with capsular-based techniques remaining the gold standard despite limitations such as high failure rates and risk of meniscal extrusion. Recent studies highlight the potential role of accessory knee ligaments in improving meniscal stability and repair outcomes. The meniscotibial ligament complex (MTLC) has emerged as a potential area of interest to produce more normal anatomic and biomechanical meniscal function in meniscal repair.

Purpose

To evaluate the native anatomy and biomechanical strength of the MTLC of the medial and lateral meniscus of pediatric knees.

Study design

Descriptive laboratory study.

Methods

Fourteen fresh-frozen pediatric human knees (mean age, 7.5 years; range, 5

SUBMITTER: van Deursen WH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12426389 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature