Meniscus Injury

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Michael J. Stuart, MD, emeritus professor and orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Rochester, discussed the importance of meniscus preservation.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video, Aaron J. Krych, MD, highlights key discussions held during a session on meniscus tears and treatment at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.

Results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed surgical delays of more than 4 months may increase the risk of meniscal and chondral injuries in adolescent patients undergoing ACL reconstruction for ACL rupture.

Published results showed meniscal allograft transplantation combined with arthroscopic intervention may delay the need for arthroplasty, as well as improve pain relief and function for patients initially recommended for knee arthroplasty.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released an updated clinical practice guideline for the management of acute meniscal pathology, according to a press release.

BOSTON — According to presented results, meniscal repair with augmentation using marrow venting and platelet-rich plasma did not significantly affect patient-reported outcomes or survivorship at minimum 2-year follow-up.

Medial, lateral and lateral-to-medial tibial slope asymmetries may be associated with an increased risk of posterior meniscal root tears, according to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

SAN FRANCISCO — Meniscal repair may be effective in revision ACL reconstruction, according to results presented here.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Meniscus root repair with a posterior horn socket, transtibial fixation and centralization may reduce subchondral bone edema and extrusion while repairing meniscal root tears, according to data presented here.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Michael J. Stuart, MD, spoke about recommendations and techniques for meniscus allograft transplantation.