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
Definition outer meniscus tear A torn or ruptured meniscus is a tear of the meniscus of the knee joint. A tear of the outer meniscus is much less common than a tear of the inner meniscus. This is due to the fact that the inner meniscus has a C-shape on the one hand and on … Torn outer meniscus
Pain with a torn outer meniscus The knee joint is one of the most stressed joints of the body. Tears in the outer meniscus are often noticed as a result of stabbing or pulling pain, which often occurs under stress and is perceived as extremely unpleasant. Depending on the cause of the tear in the … Pain with a torn outer meniscus | Torn outer meniscus
Duration of an outer meniscus tear The healing time for a ruptured outer meniscus varies considerably from one individual to another. In particular, the extent and location of the injury and the chosen treatment method determine the duration of healing of an external meniscus tear. Since the outer meniscus is poorly supplied with blood and … Duration of an outer meniscus tear | Torn outer meniscus
Synonyms in a broader sense lateral meniscus English: meniscus Definition The outer meniscus is – together with the inner meniscus and the cruciate and collateral ligaments – part of the knee joint. It improves the ability of the joint surfaces to fit together and ensures an optimal distribution of pressure. Because it is not fused … Outer meniscus
Blood supply of the outer meniscus Both menisci have no central part and only sparsely interspersed with blood vessels further out. Therefore, the outer – still best supplied with blood – zone of the outer meniscus is also called “red zone”. The supply of nutrients to the inner meniscus is thus mainly via the joint … Blood supply of the outer meniscus | Outer meniscus
Introduction The type of surgery for an external meniscus lesion depends on both the extent of the tear and the age of the patient. Depending on the type of tear, it can either be sutured (meniscus suture), partially removed or completely removed and then replaced by a transplant (artificial meniscus). Regardless of the type of … Surgery of the outer meniscus
Summary Depending on the outer meniscus lesion, the surgical technique is selected. In most cases, an attempt will be made to reattach the tear in the outer meniscus using a meniscus suture in the OR. This reduces the formation of knee joint arthrosis. In some cases, however, meniscal suturing is not possible. In these cases, … Summary | Surgery of the outer meniscus
