ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2023
Finite element analysis of the knee joint stress after partial meniscectomy for meniscus horizontal cleavage tears.
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Abstract
objectiveTo establish a finite element model of meniscus horizontal cleavage and partial resection, to simulate the mechanical changes of knee joint under 4 flexion angles, and to explore what is the optimal surgical plan.
methodsWe used Mimics Research, Geomagic Wrap, and SolidWorks computer software to reconstruct the 3D model of the knee joint, and then produced the horizontal cleavage tears model of the internal and lateral meniscus, the suture model, and the partial meniscectomy model. These models were assembled into a complete knee joint in SolidWorks software, and corresponding loads and boundary constraints were added to these models in ANSYS software to simulate the changing trend of pressure and shear force on femoral condylar cartilage, meniscus, and tibial cartilage under the flexion angles of 0°, 10°, 20°, 30° and 40° of the knee joint. At the same time, the difference of force area between medial interventricular and lateral interventricular of knee joint under four states of bending the knee was compared, to explore the different effects of different surgical methods on knee joint after horizontal meniscus tear.
resultsWithin the four medial meniscus injury models, the lowest peak internal pressure and shear force of the knee joint was observed in the meniscal suture model; the highest values were found in the bilateral leaflet resection model and the inferior leaflet resection model; the changes of pressure, shear force and stress area in the superior leaflet resection model were the most similar to the changes of the knee model with the meniscal suture model.
conclusionSuture repair is the best way to maintain the force relationship in the knee joint. However, resection of the superior leaflet of the meniscus is also a reliable choice when suture repair is difficult.
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