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Meniscal Tear Management Associated with ACL Reconstruction

Authors :
Mihai Dan Roman
Cosmin Ioan Mohor
Petru Razvan Melinte
Radu Chicea
Vlad Alexandru Georgeanu
Adrian Hasegan
Adrian Gheorghe Boicean
Sorin Radu Fleacă
Source :
Applied Sciences, Vol 12, Iss 12, p 6175 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2022.

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