Abstract
Among the variety of different pathologies of the intra-articular structures of the knee, tearing of the root of the medial meniscus is one of the least studied and at the same time the most formidable injuries. Biomechanically, this type of injury is comparable to a total meniscectomy, which leads to a decrease in the area of tibiofemoral contact and an increase in contact pressure in the affected area. These changes are detrimental to the articular cartilage and ultimately lead to the development of early osteoarthritis. Surgery is the treatment of choice in patients without significant osteoarthritis (grade 1 or 2).According to many authors, posterior meniscus root repair improves clinical outcomes, reduces meniscus extrusion and delays the onset of degenerative changes.This article is intended to expand the general knowledge base on the issue for doctors who may encounter this problem.Keywords: meniscus root tear, prevalence, diagnosis, suture techniques, osteoarthrosis
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