Purpose The importance of meniscus integrity in the prevention of early osteoarthritis is well
known, and preservation is accepted as the primary goal. The purpose of the ESSKA …

Meniscus surgery is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures worldwide.
Modifiable risk factors for meniscus injury include body mass index, participation in athletics …

Background: Medial meniscus root tears are a common knee injury and can lead to
accelerated osteoarthritis, which might ultimately result in a total knee replacement …

The complex ultrastructure of the meniscus determines its vital functions for the knee, the
lower extremity, and the body. The most recent concise, reliable, and valid classification …

Abstract Purpose of Review The indications for partial meniscectomy are becoming
increasingly limited, and recent evidence suggests that the meniscus should be preserved …

The meniscal tear treatment paradigm traditionally begins with conservative measures such
as physical therapy and referral for operative management for persistent or mechanical …

Meniscal tears may be managed through conservative physical therapy and nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory medications or operative intervention. Meniscal repair is superior to partial …

From the biomechanical and biological points of view, an arthroscopic meniscal repair
(AMR) should always be considered as an option. However, AMR has a higher reoperation …

Purpose To evaluate the overall evidence of published health‐economic evaluation studies
on meniscus tear treatment. Methods Our systematic review focuses on health‐economic …

The meniscus has an important role in stabilizing the knee joint and protecting the articular
cartilage from shear forces. Meniscus tears are common injuries and can disrupt these …