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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Biomechanics
  • Knee Anatomy

Background:

  • Meniscal translation is crucial for knee function during flexion.
  • Quantifying meniscal translation, especially under load-bearing conditions, is not well-established.
  • This study systematically reviews existing literature to address this knowledge gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze studies reporting anterior-posterior meniscal translation during knee flexion.
  • To evaluate the methodological quality of existing research on meniscal translation.
  • To identify trends in meniscal translation, particularly concerning the medial and lateral menisci.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted for studies measuring meniscal translation during knee flexion.
  • Data on study characteristics, imaging techniques, and measurement methods were collected.
  • A modified Coleman methodology score was used to assess study quality.

Main Results:

  • Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria, with varying methodological scores.
  • In vitro studies had the lowest quality, while in vivo comparative studies scored highest.
  • High-quality evidence suggests the lateral meniscus translates posteriorly more than the medial meniscus during flexion.
  • Meniscal translation is affected by joint loading and rotation, but not by ACL deficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The methodological quality of current literature on meniscal translation is generally low, necessitating cautious interpretation.
  • There is a need for more robust evidence on meniscal translation in healthy knees.
  • Future research should focus on high-quality studies to elucidate the relationship between joint loading, pathology, and meniscal translation.