Table 1 Demographic Data
From: Substantive molecular and histological changes within the meniscus with tears
| Group A (normal meniscus) | Group B (meniscal tear) | Group C (meniscal tear and ACL tear) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All patients | |||
| Males | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Females | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Mean age (range) (years) | 21.5 (16–26) | 22.4 (16–38) | 27.4 (17–34) |
| BMI (range) (kg/m2) | 20.8 (18.5–22.5) | 22.7 (19.6–25.3) | 23.3 (20.6–26.7) |
| Time interval from injury to surgery (months) | NA | 12.3 (3–24) | 11.7 (3–18) |
| Outerbridge classification system | |||
| Grade 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Grade I | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Grade II | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Type of meniscal tear | |||
| Radial | NA | 2 | 3 |
| Flap | NA | 3 | 1 |
| Longitudinal and flap | NA | 1 | 2 |
| Horizontal and flap | NA | 1 | 1 |
| Location of meniscal tear | |||
| Medial posterior horn | NA | 3 | 2 |
| Lateral posterior horn | NA | 1 | 2 |
| Medial middle portion | NA | 0 | 2 |
| Lateral middle portion | NA | 1 | 0 |
| Medial posterior horn and middle portion | NA | 2 | 1 |