Reduction of in situ force through the meniscus with phased inner resection of medial meniscus: an experimental study in a porcine model

Purpose Partial meniscectomy can cause osteoarthritic changes in knees, as inner portion as well as peripheral portion of meniscus is important. The hypothesis of this study was that the amount of the inner resection of medial meniscus affected the in situ forces through the meniscus and the tibial varus and external rotation under axial load. Methods Fourteen intact porcine knees were investigated with a six-degree of freedom robotic system and...