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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 88-B, Issue 12, 1549-1556.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B12.18140  
Copyright © 2006 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
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The consequences of meniscectomy

I. D. McDermott, MB BS, MS, FRCS(Tr & Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Honorary Associate Professor1; and A. A. Amis, DSc(Eng), FIMechE, Professor of Orthopaedic Biomechanics Mechanical Engineering2

1 Brunel University of Sport & Education, The Northwood Orthopaedic Clinic, c/o Bishops Wood Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6, 2JW, UK.
2 Department Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7, 2AZ, UK.

Correspondence should be sent to Mr I. D. McDermott ; e-mail: info{at}thenorthwoodclinic.com

The menisci of the knee have an important role in load-bearing and shock absorption within the joint. They may also function as secondary stabilisers, have a proprioceptive role, and aid the lubrication and nutrition of the articular cartilage. Complete or partial loss of a meniscus can have damaging effects on a knee, leading to serious long-term sequelae.

This paper reviews the consequences of meniscectomy and summarises the body of evidence in the literature regarding those factors most relevant to long-term outcome.






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