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The effects of meniscus injury on the development of knee osteoarthritis: data from the osteoarthritis initiative
This study was done to examine the relationship between size and type of meniscus injury and the development of osteoarthritis (OA).
February 6, 2023
Benefit of Single-leaf Resection for Horizontal Meniscus Tear
This study was done to determine whether during partial removal of the meniscus for a horizontal tear, there is any advantage to removing only one leaf of the tear versus both leaves.
February 6, 2023
Meniscectomy and Resultant Articular Cartilage Lesions of the Knee Among Prospective National Football League Players: An Imaging and Performance Analysis
This study was done to examine both cartilage condition and sport performance of NFL players who had a previous meniscectomy versus players with intact meniscus.
February 6, 2023
Long-Term Outcome After Meniscal Repair
This study was conducted to identify factors that increase the probability that a patient’s meniscal repair will be successful.
February 6, 2023
Repair of horizontal meniscus tears: a systematic review
This study involved a review of medical literature to determine the type of outcomes patients have after repair of horizontal meniscus tears.
September 27, 2022
Meniscal repair versus partial meniscectomy: a systematic review comparing reoperation rates and clinical outcomes
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Study purpose? This study involved a review of medical literature to learn whether patients with traumatic meniscal tears have less complications and better short-term and long-term outcomes if their meniscus is repaired versus partially removed.
Who participated? The researchers reviewed articles about patient studies that met the following criteria:
* Published between 1989 and 2010
* Included patients with no prior knee injury or surgery
* Included outcomes with men
September 15, 2022
Surgical Techniques and Outcomes of Repairing Meniscal Radial Tears: A Systematic Review
This study involved a review of medical literature to learn about patient outcomes after surgeries to repair radial meniscus tears. meniscus is repaired versus partially removed.
August 10, 2022
Long-Term Outcome After Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair Versus Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Traumatic Meniscal Tear
This study was conducted to learn whether patients with traumatic meniscal tears have better long-term outcomes if their meniscus is repaired versus partially removed.
July 6, 2022