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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2020

Factors influencing postoperative outcomes in patients with symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus.

Shun-Jie Yang, Zhong-Jun Ding, Jian Li, Yang Xue, Gang Chen

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Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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  6. Surgical Management of Traumatic Meniscus Injuries.Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology · 2023
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  10. [Mid-term effectiveness of arthroscopy and conservative treatment for symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus in middle-aged and elderly patients].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Shun-Jie YangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Zhong-Jun DingDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Longquan Hospital Sichuan University, No.201, Yihe Group 3, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, 610100, China.
Jian LiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Yang XueDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Gang ChenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China. drchengang@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7322-5292
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Funding

Key Research and Development Project of Sichuan Science and Technology Department 2017SZ0017Key Research and Development Project of Sichuan Science and Technology Department 2018FZ0040
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDue to its abnormal morphology and ultrastructure, discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) is prone to tear and degeneration, leading to clinical symptoms. Arthroscopy is the main treatment for symptomatic DLM; however, postoperative outcomes vary widely due to the effects of diverse factors. This research aims to explore the factors influencing postoperative outcomes of symptomatic DLM.

methodsPatients with DLM who underwent arthroscopic surgery at our hospital from 9/2008 to 9/2015 were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Fourteen variables, including sex, body mass index (BMI) and other variables, were chosen as factors for study. Knee function was assessed using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score. Univariate analyses (Mann-Whitney U test or Kruskall-Wallis rank sum test) and multivariate analyses (ordinal logistic regression) were used to identify the factors that influenced postoperative outcomes. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

resultsA total of 502 patients, including 353 females (70.3%) and 149 males (29.7%), were enrolled. The median IKDC score postoperatively (87.4; range, 41.4 ~ 97.7; IQR, 14.6) was higher than that preoperatively (57.6; range, 26.9 ~ 64.9; IQR, 9.7) (P < 0.001). Male sex was predictive of a higher IKDC score (P = 0.023, OR = 1.702). Compared with BMI ≥25 kg/m

conclusionsArthroscopic treatment of symptomatic DLM is safe and effective, but its clinical efficacy is affected by many factors. Specifically, male sex, BMI < 18.5 kg/m

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Cartilage, ArticularTibial Meniscus InjuriesAdultArthroscopyFemaleHumansKnee JointMaleMenisci, TibialMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeArthroscopyClinical effectDiscoid meniscusInfluential factor

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