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Meniscal Tear Management Associated with ACL Reconstruction
- Source :
- Applied Sciences, Vol 12, Iss 12, p 6175 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2022.
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Abstract
- Meniscal lesions often occur in association with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears at the moment of the injury or, secondarily, as a consequence of knee instability. Both ACL and meniscus lesions are associated with a higher risk of osteoarthritis. Adequate treatment of these lesions reduces the rate of degenerative changes in the affected knee. Meniscal tears should be addressed concomitantly with ACL reconstruction and the treatment must be oriented towards preserving the meniscal tissue anytime this is possible. Several options for approaching a meniscus tear are available. The meniscal suture should always be considered, and, if possible, meniscectomy should be the last choice. “Masterly neglect” is a valuable option in selected cases.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20763417
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Applied Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.5d3d393152647edaba57ef1ddffc93d
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/app12126175