ABSTRACT
The variability of symptoms and the fact that they are not easily recognized in imaging studies make the diagnosis and treatment of posterior meniscal roots lesions a challenging task to the orthopedist. In recent years, a more precise understanding of the anatomy and biomechanical impair of the knee joint in these cases has enabled great advances in therapeutic approaches. Well-documented studies have shown that the repair of these lesions presents superior functional and clinical improvement when compared with meniscectomy. However, the progression of degenerative joint changes in the long-term still exhibits conflicting results.
Keywords:
Knee injuries; Knee/anatomy & histology; Joint instability; Surgical procedures, operative; Menisci
LTE, lateral tibial eminence; MTE, medial tibial eminence; SWF, shiny white fibers located in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus; ACL, anterior cruciate ligament insertion; PCL, posterior cruciate ligament insertion; LMPR, lateral meniscus posterior root insertion; MMPR, medial meniscus posterior root insertion. Reprinted with the permission of Johannsen et al. 
Original photograph and partial reproduction of image, with the permission of LaPrade et al. 
