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Updated: May 16 2022

Meniscus

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  • Function
  • Composition
    • Made of fibroelastic cartilage
      • interlacing network of collagen, proteoglycan, glycoproteins, and cellular elements
      • composed of 65-75% water
    • Collagen
      • 90 % Type I collagen
    • Fibers
      • composed of two types of fibers which allow the meniscus to expand under compressive forces and increase contact area of the joint
        • radial
        • longitudinal (circumferential)
          • help dissipate hoop stresses
          • vertical mattress captures
  • Anatomy
  • Injury & Healing potential
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Knee & Sports | Meniscus
  • Knee & Sports
  • - Meniscus
10:21 min
4/19/2022
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