Approach to meniscal tears in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

It is generally accepted that meniscus repair in a knee with persistent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency leads to a higher retear rate, and that meniscal repair in conjunction with ACL reconstruction is associated with a higher rate of meniscal healing compared with patients who do not...

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Published in:	The Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 139
Main Authors:	Kim, Hyon Jeong, Rodeo, Scott A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-2003
Subjects:	Anterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Humans Menisci, Tibial - surgery Orthopedic Procedures - methods Orthopedic Procedures - rehabilitation Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - rehabilitation Tibial Meniscus Injuries
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Summary:	It is generally accepted that meniscus repair in a knee with persistent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency leads to a higher retear rate, and that meniscal repair in conjunction with ACL reconstruction is associated with a higher rate of meniscal healing compared with patients who do not undergo ACL reconstruction. In this article, we will review the background of thses concepts and present treatment strtegies for meniscal tears in ACL-insufficient knees, with particular attention to meniscal repair and meniscal allograft transplanatation.
ISSN:	0030-5898
DOI:	10.1016/S0030-5898(02)00063-9