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Volume 13 Issue 12 (December) 2024

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Morphometric Study of Menisci of the knee Joint: A Cadaveric Study
Dr. Manish Gupta, Dr. Anil Sahebrao Patil, Dr. Shubham Kumar Singh, Dr. Pawan Kumar Mahato

Introduction: The sports activities often lead to joint injuries, particularly in the knees. The knee menisci, two crescent-shaped cartilaginous structures, are essential for load distribution, reducing stress on the joint and maintaining knee health. Examining the menisci's morphological characteristics—dimensions, shape, width, and thickness—provides critical information for meniscal transplantation, especially after damage. This study aims to investigate variations in meniscal shape and specific measurements, enhancing understanding of meniscal anatomy and its treatment implications. Methods: 60 menisci were taken from 30 adult cadaver knee joints available in the dissection hall. Results: The distance between the anterior and posterior horn medial and lateral of both the right and left knee and observed medial distance between the anterior and posterior horn right knee was 28.9±1.3 which was significantly higher than the medial distance between the anterior and posterior horn left knee were 28.2±1.5. The thickness of meniscus medial and lateral of both right and left knee and observed and medial anterior 1/3, middle 1/3 and posterior 1/3 thickness of meniscus left knee (3.1±1.0, 5.1±0.9 and 5.1±0.9). The length between the anterior and posterior horn medial and lateral of both right and left knee and observed medial outer and inner length between the anterior and posterior horn right knee 80.4±1.4 and 46.6±0.9 respectively. Conclusion: The findings of this study enhance our understanding of meniscal anatomy, particularly regarding surgical techniques and arthroscopy of the knee joint. Additionally, the results contribute to a better comprehension of meniscal structure and transplantation. Consequently, healthcare professionals who treat meniscal injuries should be aware of the potential anatomical variations.

 
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