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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 3/2019

Open Access 01-04-2019 | General Review • KNEE - ARTHROSCOPY

Current concepts in the techniques, indications and outcomes of meniscal repairs

Authors: Monil Karia, Youssef Ghaly, Nawfal Al-Hadithy, Simon Mordecai, Chinmay Gupte

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Knee arthroscopy for meniscal tears is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures. In recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of meniscal repairs, as there are concerns that meniscectomy predisposes patients to early osteoarthritis. Indications for meniscal repair are increasing and can now be performed in older patients who are active, even if the tear is in the avascular zone. Options for meniscal tear management broadly fall into three categories: non-operative management, meniscal repair or meniscectomy. With limited evidence directly comparing each of these options optimal management strategies can be difficult. Decision making requires thorough assessment of patient factors (e.g. age and comorbidities) and tear characteristics (e.g. location and reducibility). The purpose of this paper is, therefore, to review the management options of meniscal tears and summarize the evidence for meniscal tear repair.
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Metadata
Title
Current concepts in the techniques, indications and outcomes of meniscal repairs
Authors
Monil Karia
Youssef Ghaly
Nawfal Al-Hadithy
Simon Mordecai
Chinmay Gupte
Publication date
01-04-2019
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-018-2317-5

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