| Isolated arthroscopic meniscal repair: a long-term outcome study (more than 10 years). | |
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PMID: 9934417 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A single surgeon's consecutive series of 50 arthroscopically repaired meniscal tears in 48 patients was retrospectively reviewed. None of these patients had concomitant ligament damage to the knee. The average follow-up period was 10 years, 9 months. Criteria for clinical success included 1) history of pain of grade 1 or less and absence of locking, catching, or giving way; 2) a physical examination demonstrating no significant effusion and a painless and negative jump sign; and 3) no subsequent surgical procedures on the repaired meniscus. Patient satisfaction was quite high, although clinical confirmation was possible in only 38 knees, indicating a clinical success rate of 76%. Bilateral standing radiographs were obtained on these 38 operated knees and were evaluated using Fairbank's classification. Evaluation of the radiographs revealed that 8% of the operated knees had minimal joint changes, as compared with 3% in the contralateral, nonoperated knee. This study demonstrates that arthroscopic meniscal repair in knees with isolated meniscal tears has the potential for a long-term successful clinical and radiographic outcome. |
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Authors:
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M J Johnson; G L Lucas; J K Dusek; C E Henning |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of sports medicine Volume: 27 ISSN: 0363-5465 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Sports Med Publication Date: 1999 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-04-02 Completed Date: 1999-04-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7609541 Medline TA: Am J Sports Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 44-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Via Christi Regional Medical Center 67214-3882, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Arthroscopy* Endoscopy* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Joint Instability Knee Injuries / pathology, surgery* Male Menisci, Tibial / injuries*, surgery* Middle Aged Orthopedic Procedures / standards* Pain Patient Satisfaction Range of Motion, Articular Treatment Outcome |
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