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Revisiting meniscal anatomical variants of the knee: a high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI study

  • By

  • Roy P. Marcus

  • Adrian A. Marth

  • Benjamin Fritz

  • Stefan M. Zimmermann

  • Daniel Nanz

  • Reto Sutter

  • October 29, 2025

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    Menisci are vital for knee biomechanics, influencing kinematics, load distribution, and transmission across the joint.

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    Chronic meniscal root tears can significantly accelerate the development of osteoarthritis due to altered biomechanical properties.

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    High-resolution 7-T MRI provides enhanced imaging capabilities, improving the detection of subtle morphological changes in meniscal anatomy.

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    The study evaluated 48 asymptomatic participants, focusing on anatomical variations of meniscal root insertions using 7-T MRI.

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    Meniscal tears were identified in six knees, primarily affecting the pars intermedia and posterior meniscal horn, highlighting the importance of thorough imaging.

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Revisiting meniscal anatomical variants of the knee: a high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI study

  • by Roy P. Marcus, Adrian A. Marth, Benjamin Fritz, Stefan M. Zimmermann, Daniel Nanz, Reto Sutter

  • October 29, 2025

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