Articular cartilage after meniscectomy: Rabbit knees studied with the scanning electron microscope

Authors

  • Olli Korkala
  • Erkki Karaharju
  • Mats Grönblad
  • Kari Aalto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992355

Abstract

Ten rabbits had a medial meniscectomy in both knees. The articular surface was studied with a scanning electron microscope 2, 4 or 12 weeks after the operation. Three sham operated and two unoperated rabbits served as controls. Progressive articular cartilage damage was observed on the weight-bearing areas of the medial condyles. The findings are compatible with clinical observations after meniscectomy; they confirm that meniscectomy is not a harmless operation.

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Published

1984-01-01

How to Cite

Korkala, O., Karaharju, E., Grönblad, M., & Aalto, K. (1984). Articular cartilage after meniscectomy: Rabbit knees studied with the scanning electron microscope. Acta Orthopaedica, 55(3), 273–277. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992355