Innovative Solutions for Meniscal Repair and Knee Health
The menisci are of vital importance for the stability of the knee joint, exert crucial influences on the forces distribution in load transmission between femoral and tibial bones, support joint biomechanics, and induce cartilage nutrition. Effect of Meniscal Tears and Meniscectomy Meniscal tears are one of the most common types of knee injury, which results in significant functional loss. However, when these tears are symptomatic and cannot be preserved, partial meniscectomy often becomes necessary. Nevertheless, excision of meniscal tissue elevates contact stresses on the articular surface, thus increasing the rate of early cartilage damage and hastening the onset of osteoarthritis. Effects of Functional Loss This functional loss from meniscectomy leads to a vicious cycle of increased joint stress and rapid degeneration of the cartilage, thus leading to what is termed post-meniscectomy syndrome. The syndrome is noted through chronic pain, lack of proper functions, and further cartilage degeneration. Enhanced Surgical Solutions In response, exciting new innovations include meniscal allograft transplantation, or MAT, and biodegradable scaffolds. MAT was first researched in the 1980s and aims to minimize the negative impact of meniscus loss. Such a procedure can help alleviate symptoms and support returning to sporting activities, as long-term results continue to improve with advances in surgical techniques. Hope for Maintaining Knee Health These innovations fill a person with hope that they can keep their knee healthy and as functional even after meniscus damage or removal. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
