ANATOMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OF THE MENISCI OF THE KNEE JOINT

The authors reviewed the literature sources of near and far abroad concerning the structure, blood supply and function of the menisci of the knee joint. Modern information on the structure, blood supply, and function of the meniscus is given. A deep understanding of the structure, function and characteristics of the blood supply to the meniscus is of decisive importance in choosing the tactics of treating patients with knee joint pathology. The main goal of meniscal surgery should be to preserve as many healthy menisci as possible. Total meniscectomy leads to a significant increase in the risk of developing gonarthrosis, so only the minimum possible amount of meniscus should be removed. The complex structure of the knee joint, the peculiarities of the meniscus blood supply indicate the need for in-depth research in this area. Further improvement of the methods of surgical treatment of injuries of the meniscus of the knee joint, taking into account the structure, features of the blood supply and function of the meniscus, is an urgent problem in joint surgery.