Accurate assessment of preoperative Hb levels, better estimation of perioperative blood loss, efficient use of autologous blood, adherence to transfusion guidelines, and pharmacologic alternatives contribute to effective and comprehensive blood and anemia management.

1. The orientation of collagen fibres of the menisci of the knee has been demonstrated by polarised light microscopy. 2. As might be supposed from its fibre structure, the ultimate tensile strength of the meniscal tissue is dependent upon the axis of loading. 3. The tensile strength of the meniscus is similar to that of articular cartilage.

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