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ReviewTranslational sports medicine2025

Meniscal Tear Repair: What's New in the Literature?

Ahmad Hammad, Ahmad Naja, Mohamad Nassereddine

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Review in Translational sports medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ahmad HammadDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Beirut Governate, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7459-7856
Ahmad NajaDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Beirut Governate, Lebanon.
Mohamad NassereddineDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Beirut Governate, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9487-3042

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Meniscal tear repair has become the gold standard modality for treating different types of meniscal tears. Despite the availability of numerous repair techniques, the ideal approach remains unclear, especially for complex and irreparable tears. Recently, innovative techniques have emerged to address these challenges, including hybrid/salvage techniques, meniscal scaffolds, and the introduction of biologics as part of the treatment. However, to date, no comprehensive review has provided an overview of the latter adjuncts to surgical intervention and aid in the management of irreparable meniscal tears. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the most common meniscal tear repair techniques, with a particular emphasis on the latest advancements in hybrid and salvage strategies. In addition, we will explore the role of biologics, including platelet-rich plasma and stem cells, in enhancing repair outcomes and assisting less experienced surgeons in treating complex, irreparable tears.

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biological productsmeniscal repairmeniscustibial meniscus injuries

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PMID41078457
PMCPMC12515099

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