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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 5/2016

01-05-2016 | Knee

A history of meniscal surgery: from ancient times to the twenty-first century

Authors: B. Di Matteo, C. J. Moran, V. Tarabella, A. Viganò, P. Tomba, M. Marcacci, R. Verdonk

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 5/2016

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Abstract

The science and surgery of the meniscus have evolved significantly over time. Surgeons and scientists always enjoy looking forward to novel therapies. However, as part of the ongoing effort at optimizing interventions and outcomes, it may also be useful to reflect on important milestones from the past. The aim of the present manuscript was to explore the history of meniscal surgery across the ages, from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Herein, some of the investigations of the pioneers in orthopaedics are described, to underline how their work has influenced the management of the injured meniscus in modern times.
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Metadata
Title
A history of meniscal surgery: from ancient times to the twenty-first century
Authors
B. Di Matteo
C. J. Moran
V. Tarabella
A. Viganò
P. Tomba
M. Marcacci
R. Verdonk
Publication date
01-05-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-015-3717-2

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