ArticleJournal of experimental orthopaedics2021
The future of meniscus science: international expert consensus.
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- Emerging biologic augmentation strategies for meniscal repair: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Identical clinical outcomes between neutral and classic targeted alignments after high tibial osteotomy in medial meniscus posterior root tear: a prospective randomized study.International orthopaedics · 2024Trial
- Toward functional integration of 3D-printed meniscal scaffolds: A materials-driven systematic review of preclinical evidence and translational framework.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Current practice of biologic augmentation techniques to enhance the healing of meniscal repairs: A collaborative survey within the Meniscus International Network (MenIN) Study Group.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2026Article
- The evolution of the meniscus: Where surgical advancements meet translational research.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2025Article
- Advances in bioadhesives for meniscal repair: A comprehensive review and criteria for the ideal candidate.Journal of orthopaedics · 2024Review
- Animal models used in meniscal repair research fromJournal of orthopaedics · 2024Review
- Tough gel adhesive is an effective method for meniscal repair in a bovine cadaveric study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2023Article
- High survival rate after the combination of intrameniscal and intraarticular infiltrations of platelet-rich plasma as conservative treatment for meniscal lesions.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Article
- Clinical Outcome of Arthroscopic Repair for Isolated Meniscus Tear in Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lateral Meniscal Lesions: A Consensus Statement by the Chinese Society of Sports Medicine.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Meniscectomy is still a frequent orthopedic procedure: a pending need for education on the meniscus treatment possibilities.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Article
- High quality rehabilitation to optimize return to sport following lateral meniscus surgery in football players.Annals of joint · 2022Review
- Three-Dimensional-Printed Scaffolds for Meniscus Tissue Engineering: Opportunity for the Future in the Orthopaedic World.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2021Article
- A review of strategies for development of tissue engineered meniscal implants.Biomaterials and biosystems · 2021Review
- Meniscus regeneration by 3D printing technologies: Current advances and future perspectives.Journal of tissue engineeringReview
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6 authors at 5 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the main focus areas for research and development for furthering the state of meniscus science in 2021.
methodsAn electronic survey including 10 questions was sent in a blind fashion to the faculty members of the 5
resultsOf the 82 faculty, 76 (93%) from 18 different countries completed the survey (84% male, 16% female). The highest ranked future research and development focus areas were meniscus repair, biologics, osteotomy procedures, addressing meniscus extrusion, and the development of new therapies for the prevention of posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Currently, the most 'valuable' type of biologic reported for meniscus treatment was platelet-rich plasma. The main reported global research limitation was a lack of long-term clinical outcomes data. The most promising emerging medical technologies for improving meniscus science were 3-D printing, personalized medicine, and artificial implants.
conclusionsThis survey suggests that the future of meniscus science should be focused on meniscal preservation techniques through meniscus repair, addressing meniscal extrusion, and the use of orthobiologics. The lack of long-term clinical outcomes was the main reported research limitation globally for meniscus treatment. Future product development utilizing emerging medical technologies suggest the use of 3-D printing for meniscal transplants/scaffolds, personalized treatment, and bioengineering for artificial implants. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V.
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