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Ruptura de menisco - Información general

Nombres alternativos

Lesión de menisco en la rodilla; Ruptura del cartílago en la rodilla; Ruptura de meniscos

Definición:

Se refiere a un desgarro o rotura del cartílago amortiguador (menisco) de la rodilla.

Consideraciones generales:

El menisco es un pedazo de cartílago fibroso en forma de C que se encuentra en ciertas articulaciones y conforma un amortiguador entre los huesos para proteger la articulación. El menisco sirve como sistema de amortiguación, ayuda en la lubricación de la articulación y limita la capacidad de ésta para flexionarse y extenderse.

Causas:

Las rupturas de meniscos son causadas generalmente por torcedura o flexión exagerada de la articulación.

  • Fecha de revisión: 5/12/2008
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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