Anatomical study and clinical significance on tibial collateral ligament of the knee and medial meniscus

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Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2022, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (5) : 519-522. DOI: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2022.5.04

Anatomical study and clinical significance on tibial collateral ligament of the knee and medial meniscus

Chen Shuai^1,2,6, Yi Chenpeng², Wang Jie², Gong Dawei ^2,6, Jiao Feng¹, Huang Huayang⁴, Zheng Xiaofei⁵, Wang Haibin^3,6*

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Objective To provide anatomical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of tibial collateral ligament (TCL) and medial meniscus (MM) injuries under arthroscopy. Methods Eighteen adult cadaver knee specimens were dissected to observe the anatomical morphology of TCL and MM and the relationship between them. Results Deep layer of TCL formed a wide but firm connection between the posterior oblique ligament and the anterior medial capsule and the body and posterior angle of the MM. The contact length and contact area of the two were (8.12±0.44) mm and (36.39±4.45) mm2, respectively, which could maintain the stability of the MM during flexion and extension of the knee. Conclusions The TCL and MM are important components for the stability of medial knee joint. In-depth knowledge of their morphological characteristics are of great significance for the diagnosis, treatment and anatomical repair of TCL and MM injuries under arthroscopy.

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Tibial collateral ligament of the knee / / / Medial meniscus / / / Applied anatomy / / / Arthroscope

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Chen Shuai, Yi Chenpeng, Wang Jie, Gong Dawei, Jiao Feng, Huang Huayang, Zheng Xiaofei, Wang Haibin. Anatomical study and clinical significance on tibial collateral ligament of the knee and medial meniscus[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2022, 40(5): 519-522 https://doi.org/10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2022.5.04

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