ReviewCureus2020
Meniscal Tears: Current Understanding, Diagnosis, and Management.
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72 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 116 citations in OpenAlex.
- Osteoarthritis Development Following Meniscectomy vs. Meniscal Repair for Posterior Medial Meniscus Injuries: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Pooled it
- Outside-in repair technique is effective in traumatic tears of the meniscus in active adults: a systematic review.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Pooled it
- Health-economic evaluation of meniscus tear treatments: a systematic review.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Meniscal Repair in the over-50 Population: Clinical Results with a Mean 2-Year Follow-Up.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Rapid and Efficient Combined Decellularization with Physical, Chemical and Enzymatic Treatment for Production of Bovine-Derived Meniscal Implant to Replace Damaged Meniscus.Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · 2026Article
- Diagnostic value of postoperative magnetic resonance imaging in predicting clinical outcomes after meniscal repair: A retrospective cohort study.International orthopaedics · 2026Observational
- Cellular and molecular landscapes of inflammation in anterior cruciate ligament rupture patients are independent on concurrent meniscal injury.Arthritis research & therapy · 2026Article
- Isolated Posterior Horn Medial Meniscus Bony Avulsion: A Case Report.Case reports in orthopedics · 2026Article
- Computational Dynamic Analysis of Medial Meniscus with Redial Tear, Repair, and Meniscectomy.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2025Article
- Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Patients With Meniscal Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Review
- Catalyst Selection for Body-Temperature Curable Polyurethane Networks from Poly(δ-Decalactone) and Lysine Diisocyanate.Polymers · 2025Article
- Relationships between smoking, high BMI and the results of arthroscopic treatment of isolated medial meniscus tear - a cross-sectional study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Potential sources of pain in symptomatic degenerative meniscal tear: A narrative review.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2025Review
- Bionic scaffolds with integrated structural components based on low-temperature deposition manufacturing 3D printing technology for the treatment of meniscus defects.Bioengineering & translational medicine · 2025Article
- Global trends and research landscape of arthroscopic therapy and exercise rehabilitation in meniscal tear: a bibliometric analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Long-Term Results for Meniscus Repair.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2025Review
- Postoperative Rehabilitation Protocol After Isolated Meniscal Repair: A Systematic Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Review
- All-Inside Suture Fixation of the Lateral Meniscus to the Popliteal Tendon: A Biomechanical Evaluation.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Dissemination Strategies for Clinical Practice Guidelines Focused on Imaging for Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Article
- Saving the Meniscus: A Retrospective Observational Study of the Incidence, Treatment, and Failure Rate of the Main Meniscal Tear Types at 24-Month Follow-Up.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
From once being labelled as a functionless remain of leg muscle, extensive scientific investigations in recent decades have described the meniscus as one of the most crucial structures of the knee. The incidence of meniscal injuries is on the rise and can be attributed to the increased participation of youth in sporting activities. MRI continues to be the imaging modality of choice, and surgical management is the mainstay of treatment for meniscal tears. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is currently the most performed orthopedic procedure around the globe. However, recent studies have conclusively shown that outcomes after an APM are no better than the outcomes after a sham/placebo surgery. Meniscal repair is now being touted as a viable and effective alternative. Meniscal repair aims to achieve meniscal healing while completely avoiding the adverse effects of partial meniscectomy. Meniscal repairs have grown in popularity over the past three decades and have proved to be a much more efficient alternative to partial meniscectomy. It is now increasingly recommended to attempt meniscal repair in all repairable tears, especially in young and physically active patients. Partial Meniscal implants have also shown excellent outcomes in long-term studies, but its efficacy in acute settings still requires further research. Research performed on various techniques of meniscal regeneration looks promising, and regenerative medicine appears to be the way forward. This review aims to critically discuss the current understanding of the meniscus, its role in biomechanics of the knee joint, and the current methods used to diagnose and manage meniscal tears.
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