Cartilage disc, anterior horn, pars intermedia, posterior horn, inner meniscus, outer meniscus. Definition The meniscus is a cartilaginous structure in the knee joint that helps to transfer force from the thigh bone (femur) to the lower leg bone (tibia-tibia). The meniscus adjusts the round thigh bone (femoral condyle) to the straight lower leg (tibial plateau). … Meniscus
Outer meniscus The outer meniscus is a sickle-shaped element in the knee joint, consisting of fibrous cartilage, which is also located between the joint surfaces of the femur and tibia. Like the inner meniscus, the outer meniscus also has the task of absorbing shocks and distributing the loading pressure evenly over a larger area. In … Outer meniscus | Meniscus
Function The meniscus has the function of transmitting the force as a shock absorber from the thigh to the lower leg (shin bone = tibia). Due to its wedge-shaped appearance, the meniscus fills the gap between the round femoral condyle and the almost straight tibial plateau. The elastic meniscus adapts to movement. It also has … Function | Meniscus
Inner meniscus horn The human knee has two menisci – the outer meniscus and the inner meniscus. These form the joint surface and can be further divided into different parts. The inner meniscus, which lies on the inner side of the knee joint, also has a part called the posterior horn. This is the part … Inner meniscus horn | Inner meniscus
Synonyms in a broader sense Cartilage disc, anterior horn, pars intermedia, posterior horn, inner meniscus, outer meniscus, Definition The inner meniscus is – together with the outer meniscus – a part of the knee joint. It serves as a sliding and displacement bearing between the bones involved. Due to its anatomy, it is much more … Inner meniscus
Blood supply Both menisci (inner meniscus and outer meniscus) are in their central part not at all and further outside only sparsely interspersed with blood vessels. Therefore, the outer – still best supplied with blood – zone also has the name “red zone”. The supply of nutrients to the inner meniscus is thus mainly via … Blood supply | Inner meniscus
What is the discus triangularis? The discus triangularis is a cartilage disc embedded between the first row of carpal bones and the ulna and radius. It ensures that forces acting on the wrist can be better absorbed and also prevents the ulna, radius and carpal bones from rubbing directly against each other. Anatomy When viewed … Discus triangularis
Tear of the discus triangularis Tearing of the discus triangularis is usually the result of an accident involving the wrist. Another possibility is the degenerative alteration of the discus. In this case, excessive stress on the cartilage disc leads to weakness and consequently to tearing. The standard examination to find a diagnosis is either the … Tear of the discus triangularis | Discus triangularis
Introduction If the inner meniscus is torn, there are several possibilities to operate on it. All operations (surgery) are usually performed minimally invasive by means of knee arthroscopy. The meniscus can be sutured or removed. If it is decided to remove the meniscus, this can be done partially or completely (meniscectomy). In this case the … OP of an inner meniscus
Partial meniscus removal (partial meniscectomy) A partial removal of the meniscus is possible in the operation if the tear is too large to be sutured, but the injured piece of the meniscus is small enough to still maintain the function of the meniscus. If a partial resection is performed, the injured part of the meniscus … Partial meniscus removal (partial meniscectomy) | OP of an inner meniscus
OP: Yes or no? The operation of the inner meniscus is one of the most frequently performed operations in Germany. Exactly when an operation after cartilage damage makes sense is the subject of current medical discussions and has not yet been clarified. Depending on the type of cartilage damage, conservative therapy may be sufficient to … OP: Yes or no? | OP of an inner meniscus
Healing time The healing time after an operation on the inner meniscus is influenced by a number of different factors. However, the type of injury as well as the selected surgical method are decisive factors in determining the time required for complete healing of the knee joint. Risk factors such as obesity and little physical … Healing time | OP of an inner meniscus
