ArticleMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal2012
The meniscal healing process.
Article in Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Emerging biologic augmentation strategies for meniscal repair: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Higher healing rate after meniscal repair with concomitant ACL reconstruction for tears located in vascular zone 1 compared to zone 2: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Pooled it
- The popliteomeniscal fascicles: from diagnosis to surgical repair: a systematic review of current literature.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Pooled it
- Application of pulsed electromagnetic fields after microfractures to the knee: a mid-term study.International orthopaedics · 2015Trial
- Diagnostic value of postoperative magnetic resonance imaging in predicting clinical outcomes after meniscal repair: A retrospective cohort study.International orthopaedics · 2026Observational
- Management of Horizontal Cleavage Meniscus Tears.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2025Review
- Microinterfaces in biopolymer-based bicontinuous hydrogels guide rapid 3D cell migration.Nature communications · 2024Article
- Molecular Biology of Meniscal Healing: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Tough gel adhesive is an effective method for meniscal repair in a bovine cadaveric study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Human meniscus allograft augmentation by allogeneic mesenchymal stromal/stem cell injections.Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society · 2022Article
- Thickness and width of the menisci of adult knee joint: a descriptive cross-sectional observational study in cadavers.F1000Research · 2022Observational
- Histological Analysis of the Wrapping Treatment for Meniscal Horizontal Tears in Rabbits.Cartilage · 2021Article
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Concomitant Meniscal Repair: Is Graft Choice Predictive of Meniscal Repair Success?Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2021Article
- Indirect Magnetic Resonance Arthrography May Help Avoid Second Look Arthroscopy for Assessment of Healing After Bucket Handle Medial Meniscus Repairs: A Prospective Clinico-Radiological Observational Study.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Review
- Cell migration: implications for repair and regeneration in joint disease.Nature reviews. Rheumatology · 2019Review
- The insertion of the anterior horn of the medial meniscus: an anatomic study.Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal · 2013Article
- The meniscus tear. State of the art of rehabilitation protocols related to surgical procedures.Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal · 2012Article
- A new hydrogel for the conservative treatment of meniscal lesions: a randomized controlled study.JointsArticle
- Meniscus tear surgery and meniscus replacement.Muscles, ligaments and tendons journalReview
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Abstract
Meniscus is a difficult structure to repair and replace. An injured or degenerative meniscus promotes osteoarthritic joint changes that should be avoided. Research focused on promoting healing or replacement must cover three different working lines: biology, mechanics and surgical technique. Biology research line looks for specific factors able to develop a collagen tissue in a matrix with cells that joins the edges of the lesion and also looks for factors able to keep the elasticity and able to regenerate the damaged meniscus fibres. On the other side, scaffolds need the adequate viscoelasticity to allow the penetration of vessels and cells to avoid reabsorption.
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