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Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 1/2012

01-03-2012 | Knee Rehabilitation (J Cavanaugh, Section Editor)

Rehabilitation following meniscal repair

Authors: John T. Cavanaugh, Sarah E. Killian

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

It has become increasingly more evident that the meniscus plays an important role in contributing to knee joint longevity. Advances in surgical techniques by orthopaedic surgeons to repair traumatized menisci have led to better long term outcomes, decreasing the incidence of articular cartilage degeneration. Advances have also been made in rehabilitative techniques following meniscal repair. These techniques along with sound rehabilitation principles to include a criteria based progression have contributed to excellent outcomes and earlier return to function and sport. The role of the meniscus, recent advances in surgical repair and the current post-operative rehabilitation techniques employed by sports rehabilitation specialists today are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Rehabilitation following meniscal repair
Authors
John T. Cavanaugh
Sarah E. Killian
Publication date
01-03-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-011-9110-y

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