{"id":10056,"date":"2025-08-28T13:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/comprendre-limportance-biomecanique-du-menisque\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T21:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:18:34","slug":"understand-the-biomechanical-importance-of-the-meniscus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/understand-the-biomechanical-importance-of-the-meniscus\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the biomechanical importance of the meniscus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10056\" class=\"elementor elementor-10056\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8673419 conteneur_vid_0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c8673419\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e97e475c colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"e97e475c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Anatomy:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Knee<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f335a7d colonne_vid_1 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"1f335a7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Surgery:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">##Type_of_surgery##<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186e3e4b colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"186e3e4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Pathology:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Meniscal tear; Knee instability<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c44cb9b8 colonne_vid_1 aleft 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16v96c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-96zM400 64h-48V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48H160V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v48h448v-48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"button__text\">Consultations<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28aa77b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28aa77b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246da4b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"246da4b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dae1649 e-con-full conteneur_droit_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8dae1649\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d19774 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3d19774\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-694b42c9 titre_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"694b42c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the biomechanical importance of the meniscus<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12de67b6 paragraphe_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12de67b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Vallotton explains the fundamental role of the meniscus in the biomechanical balance of the knee. He uses clear analogies to demonstrate how meniscal injuries disrupt joint stability and cushioning. The video emphasizes the importance of considering morphological and gait factors when analyzing injuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22658701 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22658701\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20e3c8d3 tabs_vid_1 tabs-full-width-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-tabs\" data-id=\"20e3c8d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-tabs wgl-tabs_swiper-wrapper tabs_align-justify\">\n            <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings-wrap swiper\">\n                <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings swiper-wrapper\"><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_5511\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header 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style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 30ms\">D<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 60ms\">r<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 120ms\">J<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 150ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 180ms\">c<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 210ms\">q<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 240ms\">u<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 270ms\">e<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 300ms\">s<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 360ms\">V<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 390ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 420ms\">l<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 450ms\">l<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 480ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 510ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 540ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 570ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 600ms\">n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_5512\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Biomechanical role of the meniscus<\/li><li>Anatomy of the knee<\/li><li>Mobility and stability<\/li><li>Link with walking<\/li><li>Extrinsic and morphological factors<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_5513\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check_circle list_primary_color\"><li>Clinical assessment<\/li><li>Prevention<\/li><li>Biomechanical analysis<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_5514\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check list_primary_color\"><li>Assess the patient&#039;s overall statics<\/li><li>Don&#039;t rely solely on MRI<\/li><li>Analyze the gait<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .wgl-tabs -->\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f96a822c elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"f96a822c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92e10867 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92e10867\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe56a9ac titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe56a9ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The meniscus, the biomechanical pivot of the knee<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e002b014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e002b014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The meniscus ensures congruity and load distribution between the femur and tibia. Without this fibrocartilaginous pad, stresses are concentrated at a tangential point, accelerating cartilage wear. It acts as a dynamic stabilizer that accompanies variations in the condylar radius of curvature at each flexion angle. This provides the knee with greater stability and cushioning, two conditions necessary for smooth, painless movement.<br><br>In this context, the concept of mechanical sealing is central. The meniscus acts as a seal that contains and diffuses stresses instead of allowing them to be directly imprinted on the cartilage. This protective function explains the severity of the consequences when the tissue is injured or resected. Understanding this role is the basis for modern, resolutely conservative care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9900327a e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9900327a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49838978 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49838978\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meniscal lesions: typology and consequences<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa466bc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa466bc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not all tears have the same impact. Radial tears disrupt annular continuity, eliminate the belt effect, and increase pressure peaks. Ultimately, they promote osteoarthritis. The location (internal versus external) and morphology (horizontal, radial, tongue-shaped) guide the therapeutic indication. The lateral compartment, which is more mobile due to the popliteal hiatus, depends more on meniscal integrity for its stability, which justifies a particularly conservative approach on this side.<br><br>Some MRI images can be confusing. The Wiesberg (or Wrisberg) ligament, an embryological structure involved in the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, can mimic a lesion. Hence the importance of systematically correlating imaging with the clinical examination and functional history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20504dbe e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20504dbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e691e3ba conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"e691e3ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">The meniscus acts like a jar gasket, providing stability and a tight seal.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8071f28 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8071f28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec16800 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ec16800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Assess the overall context: static, walking and extrinsic factors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a40b32b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a40b32b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A meniscal injury rarely occurs in a biomechanical vacuum. Morphotype (varus\/valgus), femoral and tibial torsion, hyperlaxity, dysmetria, or functional hallux limitus alter joint trajectories and knee kinematics. Gait analysis, footprint mapping, and assessment of the foot-knee-hip chain help identify repeated overloads responsible for meniscal impactions and cysts.<br><br>In this approach, clinical examination is paramount. Meniscal testing, the search for mechanical irritation, and examination of the stabilizers (particularly the central pivot) guide the diagnosis. MRI confirms, but does not replace, functional examination, especially when anatomical &quot;false images&quot; are possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9981940c e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9981940c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4133f382 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4133f382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conservative treatment and reasoned surgical indications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58fd02ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58fd02ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The goal is to restore load balance and reduce abnormal stresses. Targeted rehabilitation, correction of extrinsic factors (insoles, hip mobility training, dynamic valgus control), load adaptation, and sports movement education constitute the first line of care. The &quot;staging&quot; and &quot;timing&quot; of the injury guide the next steps: a stable tear with few symptoms can readily be treated without surgery.<br><br>When mechanical pain persists, the rupture compromises annular function (radial, root) or the lateral compartment loses its stability, meniscal repair is preferred. More rarely, bone corrections (osteotomies) are considered to rebalance the loads in unfavorable axes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c52b6326 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c52b6326\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-205bc884 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"205bc884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">Radial lesions lead to osteoarthritis.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74967b5d e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74967b5d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf30b17 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eaf30b17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Compartmental specificities and careful reading of MRI<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-148ed5c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"148ed5c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The external compartment combines tibial convexity and increased mobility; tissue preservation is crucial for stability. Conversely, the internal compartment, which is more congruent, sometimes tolerates partial injuries better if the annular function is respected. This difference influences the therapeutic indication and the functional prognosis.<br><br>On MRI, taking into account anatomical variants, particularly around the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, avoids overdiagnosis. The decision is based on a bundle of clinical, biomechanical and radiological clues, never on a single imaging slice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64008ff1 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64008ff1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93c6995f titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93c6995f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Message to the patient: preserve meniscal capital<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bb1702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51bb1702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Preserving the meniscus means protecting the cartilage and the knee of tomorrow. Individualized care, focused on function and the determinants of gait, often makes it possible to avoid surgery. When surgery is indicated, the repair aims to restore the meniscal ring and biomechanics, conditions for a safe return to activity.<br><br>In practice, understanding the role of the meniscus helps to make sense of treatment: reduce overload, correct contributing factors and, if necessary, repair rather than resect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-912f980b e-con-full conteneur_tags_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"912f980b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cbeaf89 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"8cbeaf89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" style=\"\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wgl-button\" 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