Anatomy of the Anterior Meniscal Roots

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This study set the stage for a clearer definition of the importance of avoiding iatrogenic injury to these attachments- which can lead to knee arthritis. The anterior medial root can be easily injured with a tibial intramedulary nail for fracture fixation. And more important, it clearly defined for the first time that the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus and the ACL overlap-which is becoming a hot topic in sports research.

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