TABLE 3.
Meniscal water content by compartments and layers.
| Meniscal compartment/Layer | Water content, φ w [%] |
|---|---|
| Total (n = 64) | 73.5 ± 2.3 |
| Medial (n = 32) | 73.8 ± 2.0 |
| Core (n = 16) | 74.1 ± 1.8 |
| Femoral (n = 8) | 73.5 ± 1.3 |
| Tibial (n = 8) | 73.7 ± 2.9 |
| Lateral (n =32 ) | 73.2 ± 2.6 |
| Core (n = 16) | 73.7 ± 2.5 |
| Femoral (n = 8) | 72.6 ± 2.3 |
| Tibial (n = 8) | 73.0 ± 3.3 |