defense du menisque

ABSTRACT

Between 1968 and 1982, 196 cases been selected. All the patients have presented sequellae that have been classifed. Bio-mechanic and anatomo-pathologic studies have allowed us to explain those sequellae. This investigation pointed out the major role of the posterior horn and the interdependance of the meniscus and the other ligaments including the crossed ones. The knee joint acts as whole will worsen if a part is deeply damaged. Thus, may be, it is better to leave a lightly damaged posterior horn than remove it, which implies been the most conservative as possible, and the removal of the meniscus is only allowed when the disturbance is important