Meniscectomy

Published results showed meniscectomy within 1 year prior to total knee arthroplasty may be a risk factor for poor functional outcomes compared with patients who had no history of meniscectomy.

Published results showed autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections may not provide benefit as an adjuvant for patients with meniscal tears and concomitant knee osteoarthritis who undergo arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.

Patients with increased levels of negative pain thoughts may have poor patient-reported outcomes, knee function and general health after arthroscopic meniscectomy, according to published data.

Amniotic umbilical cord tissue may be an effective adjunctive therapy in patients undergoing meniscectomy, according to published results.

DENVER — Results presented here showed patients older than 30 years who underwent isolated ACL reconstruction had a threefold higher risk for graft failure compared with those who had reconstruction plus a lateral extra-articular procedure.

WASHINGTON – Intraarticular levels of synovial fluid cytokines at surgery may be predictive of intermediate-term postoperative function and pain in patients undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, according to presented data.

NEW ORLEANS — Results showed intraosseous bioplasty combined with arthroscopic meniscectomy may improve pain and outcome scores, as well as yield a low conversion rate to arthroplasty, in patients with mild to severe osteoarthritis.

A 45-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of posteromedial right knee pain and swelling after a twisting injury to his knee in the gym.

This blog reviews the function and importance of menisci in protecting articular cartilage.

Exercise-based physical therapy remained noninferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy regarding self-reported knee function and should be the preferred treatment for patients with degenerative meniscal tears, according to results.