Effect of degenerative and radial tears of the meniscus and resultant meniscectomy on the knee joint: a finite element analysis

Abstract

Meniscal tears are the most common damage associated to the menisci, and meniscectomy is often performed to relieve the pain and instability of the knee. The results of our study indicated increased stress on cartilages and menisci, which may lead to early onset of osteoarthritis. This may guide surgeons to preserve more of the meniscus when performing meniscectomy.