The low forces found in the meniscal ligaments suggest that for normal daily activities, meniscal replacement implants and allografts do not require a very rigid fixation at their bony insertions. However, it remains unknown, what level of force occurs in the meniscotibial ligaments under traumatic situations or impact knee loads. Furthermore, the results of the present study could help to optimize meniscal re-fixation and to improve the properties of meniscal replacement materials, such as tissue-engineered artificial menisci. Moreover, the results could be used for the validation of finite element models of the knee joint with the main focus on the meniscus and its biomechanical relevance for tibiofemoral contact pressure.

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