Rotational oscillating tests under conditions replicating the knee motion show 3D printed PCU has 27% less wear depth than molded PCU due to retained fluid in its porosity. Thus, 3D printing provides a facile a
A medial meniscus tear can be diagnosed through physical symptoms evaluation and imaging scans such as MRI. Furthermore, medial meniscus tears can be treated through physical therapy, bone marrow elements, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a large number of inside-out meniscal repair sutures, surgery, ...
3.2.6.2 Inside-out meniscal suturing techniques Single- or double-lumen, special-inclined cannula through the needles passed through the repair. It can be applied to tears in every region, but it is more suitable for tears in the rear and middle 1/3 section. With this method, which is ...
Degenerative meniscus tears are frequent in the general population. Usually they are developed slowly and involve multiple tear configurations with horizontal cleavage. Patients with degenerative meniscus pathology usually complain compartmental knee pain with or without mechanical symptoms. Patients are usually...