J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1979 Sep;14(3):519-521. 10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.3.519.

Reconstructive Surgery of the Torn Posterior Cruciate Ligament by Lateral Meniscus: A report of two cases

• Kim HS
• Kim DM

• KMID: 2460296
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.3.519

Abstract

Reconstruction nf torn cruciate ligament by using fascia lata, hamstring tendon and patellar tendon has been accompanied not infrequently with such complication as the avascular necrosis and/ or degeneration of the graft with eventual stretching. Normally the knee resists invaision by any tissue not covered by synovial membrane except the meniscus, which is a fibrocartilaginous structure and is not dependent on vascular supply, but is nourished by synovial fluid. The method using the meniscus in this procedure would be superior to the above methods would also entail less complication. In the two knee injuries, the patella and femur fracture in case 1 and the posterior dislocation in case 2, the torn posterior cruciate ligaments were reconstructed with torn lateral menisci. The results were good in both with normal stability.

MeSH Terms

Dislocations
Fascia Lata
Femur
Knee
Knee Injuries
Ligaments
Menisci, Tibial*
Methods
Necrosis
Patella
Patellar Ligament
Posterior Cruciate Ligament*
Synovial Fluid
Synovial Membrane
Tendons
Transplants