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Gültekin MZ, Keskin Z, Arslan S, Dinç E, Dinçel YM. Three Morphological Risk Factors for Predicting Isolated Meniscal Bucket-handle Tear. Indian J Orthop 2024; 58:517-526. [PMID: 38694694 PMCID: PMC11058177 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-024-01124-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Purpose The study aimed to investigate whether morphometric variables of the knee can predict isolated meniscal bucket-handle tears and identify the risk factors. Methods The study included 146 participants with a mean age of 36.547 ± 12.279 years. They included two groups of 73 patients each: one group with isolated meniscal bucket-handle tears and another with no knee injury (control group). Magnetic resonance imaging findings of the participants were retrospectively assessed. A few morphometric variables associated with distal femur, proximal tibia, and cruciate ligaments were measured. Results Cruciate ligament tensity (CLT), medial femoral condylar height (MFCH), and lateral meniscal bone angle (LMBA) were found to be 12.7 ± 0.3, 30.1 ± 2.5 mm, and 21.2° ± 3.4°, respectively, in patients with meniscal bucket-handle tear, compared with 11.9 ± 0.2, 28.3 ± 2.7 mm, and 26.5° ± 3.7° in the control group, respectively. Based on multivariate Firth's logistic regression analysis, CLT (Odds ratio [OR]: 456.533; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 27.582 to > 999.999), MFCH (OR: 1.603; 95% CI: 1.023-2.513), and LMBA (OR: 0.780; 95% CI: 0.624-0.975) could distinguish between meniscal bucket-handle tears and knees without meniscus tears (p < 0.05). Based on the multicategorical multinominal regression model, CLT (OR: > 999.999; 95% CI: 49.937 to > 999.999) and MFCH (OR: 1.903; 95% CI: 1.005-3.606) were the determinant variables in differentiating medial meniscal bucket-handle tears from knees without meniscus tears (p < 0.05). Conclusion Large CLT, high medial condyle, and small LMBA were revealed as the morphometric risk factors for meniscal bucket-handle tear.
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- Department of Radiology, Konya City Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Nezehat Keleşoğlu Health Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Konya City Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Tekirdag Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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McLaughlin WM, Gillinov SM, Joo PY, Moran J, Jimenez AE, Grauer JN, Gardner EC. Previous Isolated Medial Bucket-Handle Meniscus Repair Significantly Increases Risk of Subsequent Ipsilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2023; 5:e671-e678. [PMID: 37388885 PMCID: PMC10300536 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Purpose (1) To define the incidence of surgically treated isolated bucket-handle meniscus tears (BHMTs); (2) to investigate risk of subsequent ipsilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in patients who underwent previous isolated bucket handle (BH) meniscus repair; and (3) to investigate the risk of subsequent ACLR for various types of surgically treated meniscal tears. Methods A retrospective review of a national database was conducted to identify patients, aged 10 to 40 years, who underwent primary isolated BH meniscus surgery from 2015 to 2020. Patients were stratified by operative method. A control group of 500,000 age-matched patients was randomly selected to establish a benchmark rate of ACLR. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed to compare the timing and incidence of subsequent ipsilateral ACLR after primary isolated BH meniscus surgery to the control group within 2 and 5 years. Results In total, 1,767 patients with isolated BHMTs treated with surgery were identified and met inclusion criteria. The incidence of isolated BHMTs among all surgically treated (repair or meniscectomy) meniscal injuries was 1.67%. Isolated BH repairs had significantly greater odds of ACLR within 5 years compared to the control group (odds ratio [OR] 6.09; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.86-12.99; P < .001). Medial BH repairs had the greatest odds of ACLR within 5 years (OR 9.15; 95% CI 4.27-19.57; P < .001). Lateral BH repair was not associated with subsequent ipsilateral ACLR within 5 years (OR 2.63; CI 0.37-18.90; P = .340). Conclusions Isolated BHMTs comprised 1.67% of all surgically treated meniscal injuries. Patients who underwent prior surgery for isolated BHMT were at increased risk of undergoing subsequent ipsilateral ACLR compared with the general population. Isolated medial BHMTs treated with repair had the highest risk for subsequent ACLR. Level of Evidence Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- William M. McLaughlin
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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Muench LN, Achtnich A, Krivec L, Diermeier T, Woertler K, Braun S, Imhoff AB, Willinger L. Clinical outcome and healing rate after meniscal bucket handle tear repair. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:1063. [PMID: 36471335 PMCID: PMC9721037 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-06037-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reports combining patient-reported outcome measures, clinical evaluation, and radiographic assessment of postoperative healing after arthroscopic repair of bucket-handle meniscal tears (BHMT) are scarce. METHODS Patients who underwent arthroscopic repair for acute traumatic BHMTs between October 2011 and March 2016 with a minimum follow-up of two years were included. Postoperative outcome scores comprised the International Knee Documentation Society Score (IKDC), Lysholm score, Tegner activity score (TAS), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. Clinical meniscal healing failure was assessed according to Barrett's criteria. Side-to-side difference in knee laxity was measured using KT-2000. Radiographic healing was assessed by 3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and classified according to Henning's criteria at final follow-up. RESULTS Forty patients with a mean age of 32.0 ± 11.5 years were available for follow-up after 51.8 ± 14.3 months. Revision surgery by means of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy was performed in four patients (10%) prior to the follow-up visit. The clinical healing rate was 83.3% at final follow-up. Mean IKDC score was 82.8 ± 13.8 and Lysholm score was 77.4 ± 24.8. Of all patients, 87.5% reached or exceeded the patient-acceptable symptomatic state (PASS) criteria for the IKDC score at final follow-up. The median TAS was 6 and VAS for pain was 0.46 ± 0.9. Side-to-side difference in knee laxity was higher in patients with concomitant ACL reconstruction (2.1 ± 2.7 mm) compared to isolated BHMTs (1.0 ± 2.0 mm). MR examination showed 69.4% healed, 25.0% partially healed, and 5.6% unhealed menisci. CONCLUSION Patients who underwent repair for acute traumatic BHMTs achieved good to excellent clinical outcome along with a high rate of meniscal healing at a minimum follow-up of two years. Clinical and radiological healing rates were similarly satisfactory and most patients exceeded the PASS criteria for the IKDC score. Patients were able to reach a high postoperative activity level. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Case Series; IV.
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- Lukas N. Muench
- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22 , 81675 Munich, Germany
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22 , 81675 Munich, Germany
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22 , 81675 Munich, Germany
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- grid.460088.20000 0001 0547 1053Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Radiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- grid.487341.dGelenkpunkt - Sports- and Joint Surgery Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria ,UMIT - OSMI- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, Private University UMIT, Hall/ Tirol, Austria
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22 , 81675 Munich, Germany
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22 , 81675 Munich, Germany
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Bucket-Handle Meniscus Tear Management With Meniscectomy Versus Repair Correlates With Patient, Socioeconomic, and Hospital Factors. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 31:565-573. [PMID: 36730692 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-01052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Bucket-handle meniscus tears are common knee injuries that are often treated surgically with meniscectomy or meniscal repair. Although clinical factors may influence the choice of one treatment approach over the other, the influence of patient, socioeconomic, and hospital factors remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to estimate the relative nationwide utilization of these two procedures and delineate a variety of factors that are associated with the selection of one treatment approach over the other. METHODS Meniscal repair and meniscectomy procedures conducted for isolated bucket-handle meniscus tears in 2016 and 2017 were identified in the Nationwide Ambulatory Surgery Sample database. Cases were weighted using nationally representative discharge weights. Univariate analyses and a multivariable logistic regression model were used to compare patient, socioeconomic, and hospital factors associated with meniscal repair versus meniscectomy. RESULTS In total, 12,239 cases were identified, which represented 17,236 cases after weighting. Of these, meniscal repair was conducted for 4,138 (24.0%). Based on the logistic regression model, meniscal repair was less likely for older and sicker patients. By contrast, several factors were associated with markedly higher odds of undergoing meniscal repair compared with meniscectomy. These included urban teaching hospitals; geographic location in the midwest, south, and west; and higher median household income. DISCUSSION Using a large nationally representative cohort, the current data revealed that only 24.0% of surgically treated bucket-handle meniscus tears were treated using repair. Identification of patient, socioeconomic, and hospital factors differentially associated with meniscal repair suggest that other factors may systematically influence surgical decision-making for this patient population. Surgeons should be conscious of these potential healthcare disparities when determining the optimal treatment for their patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Akalın Y, Avcı Ö, İnce SI, Çevik N, Şahin İG, Öztürk A. Comparison of Cases with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Accompanied by Simultaneous Medial Meniscus Bucket Handle Tear Repair and Isolated Medial Meniscus Bucket Handle Tear Repair. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:1242-1248. [PMID: 33511583 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the success of the all-inside repair technique for medial bucket-handle meniscus tear (BHMT) and the factors affecting healing. A total of 36 patients with BHMT who were operated between 2012 and 2018 and completed final follow-up examinations were included in the study. Functional evaluation was made with the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Lysholm score, and Tegner score. Healing was evaluated on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) slices. The patients were evaluated with respect to the effect on healing of factors such as demographic data, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, anterior cruciate ligament tear reconstruction (ACLTR) applied at the same time as BHMT repair, and the tear being chronic or acute. The mean age of the patients was 28.6 ± 8.6 years (range,18-46 years), the mean follow-up period was 25.8 ± 13.9 months (range, 13-59 months), and BMI was mean 25.6 ± 3.5 kg/m2 (range, 20.1-30.5 kg/m2). The meniscus tears were acute in 16 (44.4%) patients and chronic in 20 (55.6%). ACLTR was applied together with BHMT repair in 25 patients. The hybrid technique, as the outside-in technique in addition to the all-inside technique, was applied to 12 (33.3%) patients, where there was seen to be extension to the anterior horn. The failure rate was determined as 27.8% according to the postoperative MRI evaluation and the Barrett criteria. No positive or negative statistically significant effect on healing was determined of chronic BHMT or of simultaneous application of ACLTR (p = 1.00 and 0.457, respectively). Cigarette smoking and high BMI were determined to have a statistically significant negative effect on healing (p = 0.026 and 0.007, respectively). In conclusion, it can be seen that the success of the all-inside technique for BHMT remains controversial. Due to the features of the application, it can be used in meniscus tears of the posterior horn only. In the current study, with the success rate of 72.2% of the all-inside technique in meniscus body tears, it was seen that a high success rate could not be achieved.
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- Yavuz Akalın
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Application and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Application and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Application and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Application and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Edirne Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Application and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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Kalifis G, Raoulis V, Panteliadou F, Liantsis A, D'Ambrosi R, Hantes M. Long-term follow-up of bucket-handle meniscal repairs: chondroprotective effect outweighs high failure risk. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:2209-2214. [PMID: 34741626 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06787-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Outcomes after repair of bucket-handle meniscal tears tend to be satisfying in the short-term follow-up. However, the literature is scarce regarding long-term data following repair of bucket-handle meniscal tears. The aim of this study was to assess long-term follow-up outcomes, focusing on knee osteoarthritis (OA) development and failure rate, and determine risk factors associated with failure. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study, including all patients with bucket-handle tears within 4 mm of the menisco-synovial junction, who underwent meniscal repair, either isolated or combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) between 2004 and 2015. A combination of all-inside, outside-in, and inside-out repair technique was used in all patients. Patients over 40 years old, concomitant multi-ligamentous injuries, and severe cartilage lesions documented intraoperatively were excluded. During the follow-up, a meniscus was considered healed using Barrett's criteria, while knee OA evaluation was performed according to Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) classification using standing knee radiographs. Patients were assessed preoperatively as well as postoperatively in terms of knee function using International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Lysholm score, and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). RESULTS In total, the inclusion criteria were met by 66 patients. Median age at the time of operation was 21.9 years (13-39). Median follow-up was 114 (62-176) months. Total failure rate was approximately 33% at median time of 19 (6-39) months. Osteoarthritis was statistically significantly more prevalent in patients with failed repairs (mean KL score: 2.09) in comparison to patients with successful repairs (mean KL score: 0.54) p = 0.001. In addition, successful repairs were associated with higher KOOS score as compared with failed repairs (mean ± SD, 89.6 ± 4.6 vs 77.8 ± 4.9 p < 0.001), higher IKDC score (mean ± SD, 88.2 ± 5.1 vs 79.2 ± 5.2 p < 0.001), and Lysholm score (mean ± SD, 90.3 ± 5.3 vs 78.4 ± 7.8 p < 0.001). Patients with medial meniscus repair had 4.8 higher relative likelihood of failure compared to lateral meniscus [p = 0 .014, OR = 4.8 (95% Cl 1.2, 18.6)]. Patients over 16 years old had 5.7 higher relative likelihood of failure [p = 0 .016, OR = 5.7 (95% Cl 0.04, 0.85)]. Concurrent ACLR did not have a significant effect on the postoperative outcomes. CONCLUSION A high rate of clinical failure was observed after meniscal repair of bucket-handle tears. However, successful treatment led to lower rates of knee OA development and better knee function, approximately 10 years postoperatively. Meniscal repair of bucket-handle tears is recommended to improve knee function and prevent knee OA in young patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- George Kalifis
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece.
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Costa GG, Grassi A, Zocco G, Graceffa A, Lauria M, Fanzone G, Zaffagnini S, Russo A. What Is the Failure Rate After Arthroscopic Repair of Bucket-Handle Meniscal Tears? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:1742-1752. [PMID: 34161741 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211015425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Meniscal repair has become the treatment of choice for meniscal tears, especially in the subset of bucket-handle meniscal tears (BHMTs). However, a comprehensive estimate of the corresponding failure rate is not available, thus maintaining doubts about the healing potential of these tears. Furthermore, a wide range of factors to predict high failure rates have been reported but with conflicting evidence. PURPOSE To determine the failure rate after arthroscopic repair of BHMTs as reported in the literature, compare this with the failure rate of simple meniscal tears extracted from the same studies, and analyze the influence of factors previously reported to be predictive of meniscal repair failure. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A systematic search was conducted by 2 independent reviewers using principal bibliographic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE). After a stepwise exclusion process, 38 articles met the inclusion criteria. Failure rate data were analyzed with a random-effects proportional meta-analysis (weighted for individual study size), and forest plots were constructed to determine any statistically significant differences between BHMTs versus simple tears (longitudinal, radial, or horizontal), medial versus lateral BHMTs, isolated procedures versus repairs with concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and tears in red-red versus red-white zones. Moreover, a meta-regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of patient age and sex, suture technique (in-out or all-inside), time from injury to surgery, mean number of stitches, and length of follow-up on failure rates. RESULTS The pooled failure rate was 14.8% (95% CI, 11.3%-18.3%; I2 = 77.2%). A total of 17 studies provided failure rates of both BHMT repairs (46/311 repairs) and simple tear repairs (54/546 repairs), demonstrating a significantly higher failure rate for BHMT repairs (risk ratio [RR] = 1.50; 95% CI, 1.05-2.15; I2 = 0%; P = .03). Medial BHMT repairs (RR = 1.94; 95% CI, 1.25-3.01; I2 = 0%; P = .003) and isolated repairs (RR = 1.77; 95% CI, 1.15-2.72; I2 = 0%; P = .009) had statistically higher risk of failure, but no statistically significant difference was found between tears in red-red versus red-white zones. Among the other factors evaluated with meta-regression, only the mean number of stitches showed a statistically significant effect on failure rates. CONCLUSION Based on the currently available literature, this systematic review provides a reasonably comprehensive analysis of failure rate after arthroscopic BHMT repair; failure is estimated to occur in 14.8% of cases. Medial tears and isolated repairs were the 2 major predictors of failure.
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- Giuseppe Gianluca Costa
- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- II Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- II Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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Monibi FA, Pannellini T, Otero M, Warren RF, Rodeo SA. Histologic and molecular features in pathologic human menisci from knees with and without osteoarthritis. J Orthop Res 2022; 40:504-512. [PMID: 33792974 PMCID: PMC8484374 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate histologic and molecular features of meniscus degeneration in cohorts of patients with and without osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Menisci were obtained from patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty for OA (TKA) or arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) for a torn knee meniscus. Degenerative meniscal tears were among the most common tear type in the APM group based on the pattern. Using an integrative workflow for molecular evaluation of formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissues, human menisci underwent blinded histologic evaluation and NanoString gene expression analyses. Histology revealed increased proteoglycan content in TKA menisci compared to APM menisci, but otherwise no significant differences in the total pathology score or sub-scores between patients based on age or cohort. NanoString analyses revealed differential expression of genes primarily associated with the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, cell cycle, and apoptosis. These data provide new insights into histological and molecular features of meniscus degeneration in patients with and without knee OA. Histologic assessment of menisci showed similar severity of overall degeneration between cohorts, but there were differences at the molecular level. The dysregulated pathways identified in this study could contribute to early-onset meniscus degeneration, or to a predisposition to meniscus tears and subsequent knee OA. Further studies that validate genes and pathways uncovered in this study will allow us to evaluate novel approaches to assess and treat meniscal degeneration.
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- Farrah A. Monibi
- Orthopaedic Soft Tissue Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Tissue Engineering, Regeneration and Repair Program, New York, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, New York, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Lab. for Soft Tissue Research, New York, New York, USA
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Vinagre G, Cruz F, Alkhelaifi K, D'Hooghe P. Isolated meniscus injuries in skeletally immature children and adolescents: state of the art. J ISAKOS 2022; 7:19-26. [PMID: 35543655 DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2020-000496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The prevalence of isolated meniscal injuries in children and adolescents is low; however, we see an increase mainly due to intensified sports-related activities at an early age. A meniscal repair should be attempted whenever possible as children present with increased meniscal healing potential. The diagnosis and management of meniscal tears involve both patient factors and tear characteristics: size, anatomical location and associated injuries. Special attention should be given to the feature of discoid menisci and related tears as they require a specific management plan. This state-of-the-art review highlights the most recent studies on clinical evaluation, surgical techniques, tips and tricks, pitfalls, outcomes, return-to-sports, geographical differences and future perspectives related to meniscal injuries in children and adolescents.
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- Gustavo Vinagre
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital de Verín, Verín, Galicia, Spain. https://twitter.com/DrGVinagre
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar. https://twitter.com/Alkhelaifi
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
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Robles E, Michelin RM, Schlechter JA. Use of an Accessory Anteromedial Portal to Facilitate Repair of Mid-Body Radial Tears of the Lateral Meniscus in Children and Adolescents. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e2675-e2681. [PMID: 35004148 PMCID: PMC8719108 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Meniscal tears in adolescent patients are commonly treated with repair to preserve meniscal tissue and prevent future degenerative changes. Historically, meniscal tears best suited for repair are acute vertical tears in patients aged <40 years with a normal mechanical axis, >1 cm and <4 cm in size, within the red-red zone, and concurrent with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. However, with continued advancements in technology and the development of new techniques, the possibilities and indications for meniscal repair have broadened. This paper presents the use of an accessory medial portal to facilitate the repair of radial tears of the mid-body of the lateral meniscus. Previous techniques described include all-inside, outside-in, and inside-out repairs, but these techniques can be challenging to achieve optimal simultaneous meniscus reduction, visualization, and suture trajectory. In this Technical Note, we describe the use of an inside-out technique, with emphasis on an accessory anteromedial portal to improve visualization and suture trajectory.
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- Emilio Robles
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, U.S.A
- Address correspondence to John A. Schlechter, D.O., Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists of Orange County, 1310 West Stewart Dr., Suite 508, Orange, CA 92868.
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Goh JKM, Tan TJ, Kon CKK, Leo SPM, Lee YHD. All-inside repair of bucket handle meniscus tears - Mid-term outcomes with postoperative magnetic resonance imaging. Knee 2021; 30:195-204. [PMID: 33940307 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate our results of bucket handle meniscus tear (BHMT) repairs with an all-inside repair technique using postoperative radiological imaging to evaluate meniscus reduction and healing and use them as criteria for evaluation of repair success. METHODS Prospective recruitment of 20 patients with 21 BHMT repairs performed with an all-inside techniqueover a period from 2013 to 2015. All patients had an International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Form (SKF), Lysholm Score, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and Tegner Activity Level Scale obtained pre-operatively and at a minimum of 24 months after surgery. All patients had postoperative knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed between 18 and 24 months after surgery to assess the stability or failure of their repairs.At 5 years after surgery, the patients were assessed with regard to whether they had undergone repeat surgery or not. RESULTS At 2 years, the mean postoperative SKF, Lysholm and KOOS grand scores were 78.9, 88.5 and 86.8, respectively. The mean pre-injury Tegner Activity Scale was 7.6 and postoperatively it was 6.0. There was a significant difference in all pre- and postoperative outcome scores (P < 0.01). The postoperative MRIs showed that 19 of the 21 BHMT repairs had stable reduction of the tear fragment and two patients had displacement of the torn bucket handle fragment. At 5 years, one patient had undergone revision surgery. CONCLUSION BHMTs can be repaired with all-inside techniques with good results and successful outcomes.
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- Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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Song X, Chen D, Qi X, Jiang Q, Xia C. Which factors are associated with the prevalence of meniscal repair? BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:295. [PMID: 33752653 PMCID: PMC7983264 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04107-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Abstract Purpose To investigate the potential factors associated with the prevalence of meniscal repair Methods Patients who received partial meniscectomy or meniscal repair in our institution from Jan 2015 to Dec 2019 were included in current study. The inclusion criteria were (1) meniscus tear treated using meniscectomy or repair, (2) with or without concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, (3) not multiligamentous injury. Demographic data, including sex, age, body mass index (BMI), injury-to-surgery interval and intra-articular factors such as the location of injury, medial or lateral, ACL rupture or not and the option of procedure (partial meniscectomy or repair) were documented from medical records. Univariate analysis consisted of chi-square. Multivariate logistic regression was then performed to adjust for confounding factors. Results 592 patients including 399 males and 193 females with a mean age of 28.7 years (range from 10 to 75 years) were included in current study. In the univariate analysis, male (p = 0.002), patients aged 40 years or younger (p < 0.001), increased weight (p = 0.010), Posterior meniscus torn (0.011), concurrent ACL ruputure (p < 0.001), lateral meniscus (p = 0.039) and early surgery (p < 0.001) were all associated with the prevalence of meniscal repair. However, After adjusting for confounding factors, we found that age (OR, 0.35; 95% CI, 0.17 - 0.68, p = 0.002), ACL injury (OR, 3.76; 95% CI, 1.97 – 7.21, p < 0.001), side of menisci (OR, 3.29; 95% CI, 1.43 – 7.55, p = 0.005), site of tear (OR, 0.15; 95% CI, 0.07 – 0.32, p < 0.001), and duration of injury (OR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.28 – 0.82, p = 0.008) were associated with the prevalence of meniscus repair. Conclusions Meniscal tear in aged patients especially those with concomitant ACL injury is likely to be repaired. Additionally, in order to increase the prevalence of repair and slow down progression of OA, the surgical procedure should be performed within two weeks after meniscus tear especially when the tear is located at lateral meniscal posterior. Study design Case-control study; level of evidence, 3.
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- Xiaoxiao Song
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical school of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical school of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical school of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China.
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Song X, Chen D, Qi X, Jiang Q, Xia C. The predictive factors that are associated with the number of sutures used during meniscal repair. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:66. [PMID: 33435940 PMCID: PMC7802133 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03911-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose To investigate factors associated with the consumption of a large number of sutures during arthroscopic meniscus repair procedures. Methods All patients who received meniscal repair, with or without concomitant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, in our hospital from January 2015 to December 2019 were included in the current study. Demographic data (sex, age, body mass index (BMI), and injury-to-surgery interval) and surgical data (the site of the tear, side of the meniscus, presence of an ACL rupture or not and the number of sutures) were retrospectively collected from our medical records. The number of sutures was divided into two groups (1–2 sutures versus > 2 sutures). The stitching process was implemented through an all-inside technique using a meniscal repair device (Fast-Fix; Smith & Nephew). According to the length and stability of the meniscal tear, one to seven sutures were used. Univariate analysis consisted of chi-square tests. Multivariate logistic regression was then performed to adjust for confounding factors. Results A total of 242 patients, including 168 males and 57 females, was finally included. In the univariate analysis, we found that those patients who underwent meniscus repair within one month after meniscus tear were more likely to need fewer sutures than those who underwent surgery more than one month after injury (70/110 versus 59/115, p=0.062). In total, 75/109 (68.8%) lateral meniscal tears were repaired with fewer sutures than medial (34/72, 47.2%) and bilateral meniscus injuries (20/44, 45.4%; p=0.003). In the multivariate analysis, we found that the duration of injury (OR, 2.06; 95% CI, 1.16–3.64, p=0.013), presence of an ACL injury (OR, 3.76; 95% CI, 1.97–7.21, p< 0.001) and the side of the meniscus (OR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.14–0.65, p=0.002) were associated with the number of sutures used during meniscal repair procedures. Conclusions Patients who underwent meniscal repair within one month after meniscus tear, especially lateral menisci tears, were more likely to need fewer sutures. Study design Case-control study; level of evidence, 3.
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- Xiaoxiao Song
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Eken G, Misir A, Demirag B, Ulusaloglu C, Kizkapan TB. Delayed or neglected meniscus tear repair and meniscectomy in addition to ACL reconstruction have similar clinical outcome. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:3511-3516. [PMID: 32170357 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05931-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the clinical outcomes of meniscus repair and meniscus resection with concurrent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in patients with ACL rupture and neglected or delayed medial meniscus tears. METHODS Thirty patients with ACL ruptures and unstable vertical longitudinal medial meniscus tears were included. Patients were divided into two groups. Group I included 15 patients who underwent meniscal repair and Group II included 15 patients who underwent meniscectomy. The knee range of motion, McMurray test, Lachman test, pivot shift test, Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Questionnaire, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Knee score, and Tegner activity (TA) scale were used to assess all patients. RESULTS The median follow-up time was 3.6 (0.5-6.5) years. Median age was 28 (16-36) years. Fourteen patients (93.3%) in Group I and six patients (40%) in Group II returned to their preinjury sport activity level (P = .007). Median maximum knee flexion was 132° (121°-140°) in Group I and 134° (121°-139°) in Group II (n.s.). All patients had full knee extension and negative McMurray test results. Lachman and pivot shift test results were similar between groups. The median IKDC Questionnaire score was 99 (86-100) in Group I and 93 (70-100) in Group II (P = .016). The difference in Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, HSS knee, and TA scale score between groups were not significant. CONCLUSION Clinical outcomes of patients that underwent meniscus repair were better than those that underwent meniscus resection with concurrent ACL reconstruction. The technically complicated and costly meniscus repair may achieve better clinical outcomes than meniscectomy when treating a neglected or delayed meniscal tear with a concurrent ACL tear. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Gokay Eken
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bursa Acibadem Hospital, FSM Bulvarı, Sumer sokak No:1, Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital, Karayolları, Osmanbey caddesi, 621 sokak, 34255, Gaziosmanpasa, 34255, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bursa Medicana Hospital, Odunluk, Izmir Yolu caddesi No:41 Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital, Mimar Sinan mahallesi Yildirim, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cekirge Government Hospital, Hudavendigar mahallesi, Dobruca caddesi, No:2, Osmangazi, 16090, Bursa, Turkey
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Meniscal injuries are common in the population, representing the major cause of functional impairment in the knee. Vertical longitudinal injuries of the meniscus can be stable or unstable. When extensive, they are commonly unstable and can lead to clinical signs of significant functional disability. Vertical longitudinal injuries have the best prognosis for repair, especially when occurring in the meniscal periphery, called the red-red zone. A recently developed type of meniscal suture device called Meniscus 4 A-II enables the surgeon to perform a meniscal suture from the inside-out continuously, reducing surgical time. Because it allows the surgeon to use a single and inexpensive device to repair the entire injury, costs are significantly reduced. Here, an approach to carry out continuous meniscal repair with vertical sutures is described. This technique warrants excellent stability to the meniscal repair, increasing the chances of a successful outcome. We believe that the popularization of the repair technique from the inside out using the Meniscus 4-All device will help many surgeons around the world save menisci that otherwise would have a great chance of being excised, since it is a cheap, reproducible, and easy-to-handle device.
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Willinger L, Lang JJ, Berthold D, Muench LN, Achtnich A, Forkel P, Imhoff AB, Burgkart R, von Deimling C. Varus alignment aggravates tibiofemoral contact pressure rise after sequential medial meniscus resection. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:1055-1063. [PMID: 31377827 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05654-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy of medial meniscus tears and varus alignment are considered independent risk factors for increased medial compartment load, thus contributing to the development of medial osteoarthritis. The purpose of this biomechanical study was to investigate the effect of lower limb alignment on contact pressure and contact area in the knee joint following sequential medial meniscus resection. It was hypothesized that a meniscal resection of 50% would lead to a significant overload of the medial compartment in varus alignment. METHODS Eight fresh-frozen human cadaveric knees were axially loaded with a 750 N compressive force in full extension with the mechanical axis rotated to intersect the tibia plateau at 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 70% of its width. Tibiofemoral mean contact pressure (MCP), peak contact pressure (PCP), and contact area (CA) of the medial and lateral compartment were measured separately using pressure-sensitive films (K-Scan 4000, Tekscan) in four different meniscal conditions, respectively, intact, 50% resection, 75% resection, and total meniscectomy. RESULTS Medial MCP was significantly increased when comparing the intact meniscus to each meniscal resection in all tested alignments (p < 0.05). Following meniscal resection of 50%, MCP was significantly higher with greater varus alignment compared to valgus alignment (p < 0.05). Similarly, medial PCP was higher at varus alignment compared to valgus alignment (p < 0.05). Further resection to 75% and 100% of the meniscus resulted in a significantly higher medial PCP at 30% of tibia plateau width compared to all other alignments (p < 0.05). Medial CA of the intact meniscus decreased significantly after 50%, 75% and 100% meniscal resection in all alignments (p < 0.05). Lateral joint pressure was not significantly increased by greater valgus alignment. CONCLUSION Lower limb alignment and the extent of medial meniscal resection significantly affect tibiofemoral contact pressure. Combined varus alignment and medial meniscal resection increased MCP and PCP within the medial compartment, whereas valgus alignment prevented medial overload. As a clinical consequence, lower limb alignment should be considered in the treatment of patients undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy with concomitant varus alignment. In patients presenting with ongoing medial joint tenderness and effusion, realignment osteotomy can be a surgical technique to unload the medial compartment.
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- Lukas Willinger
- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Orthopedics, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany.,Chair of Non-destructive Testing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Orthopedics, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Orthopedics, Technical University of Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany.,Chair of Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany
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Vanderhave K, Cho RH, Liu R. What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2020; 102:275-282. [PMID: 31804237 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.01143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Shriners for Children Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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Cruz AI, Gao B, Ganley TJ, Pennock AT, Shea KG, Beck JJ, Ellis HB. Trends in Concomitant Meniscal Surgery Among Pediatric Patients Undergoing ACL Reconstruction: An Analysis of ABOS Part II Candidates From 2000 to 2016. Orthop J Sports Med 2019; 7:2325967119869848. [PMID: 31579682 PMCID: PMC6759752 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119869848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction among pediatric and adolescent patients are increasing. Limited knowledge exists about population-level rates of concomitant meniscal surgery in this age group. Purpose/Hypothesis This study sought to examine trends in concomitant meniscal procedures and describe short-term complications in pediatric and adolescent patients undergoing ACL reconstruction. We hypothesized that overall meniscal surgery rates are increasing and that the likelihood of performing meniscal repair or meniscectomy is associated with patient- and surgeon-specific factors. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Methods We queried ACL procedures in patients younger than 19 years reported by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) part II examination candidates from 2000 to 2016. Regression models examined associations between patient and surgeon characteristics, year of surgery, follow-up time, meniscal procedure type, and number and type of complications. Results A total of 9766 cases were identified. Females represented 46% (n = 4468) of included cases. Mean patient age was 16.1 years (SD, 1.62 years; range, 0-18 years). The rate of concomitant ACL-meniscal procedures increased from the years 2000 to 2016 (49%-60%; P = .005). Surgeons with sports medicine (+7.0%) or pediatric orthopaedic fellowship (+6.6%) training had a higher likelihood of reporting a concomitant ACL-meniscal procedure (P = .003 and .006, respectively). Sports medicine-trained surgeons were more likely to perform meniscal repair compared with meniscectomy (+3.0%; P = .016). Younger patient age was associated with increased likelihood of undergoing meniscal repair compared with meniscectomy. Overall reported complication rate was 12.8%. Notable reported complications included infection (1.61%), arthrofibrosis (1.14%), and deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism (0.11%). Sports medicine and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship training was associated with higher rates of reporting postoperative stiffness and/or arthrofibrosis. Conclusion Among ABOS part II candidates, concomitant ACL-meniscal surgery has become more common than isolated ACL procedures. Procedures involving sports medicine fellowship-trained surgeons and younger patients were associated with increased rates of meniscal repair compared with meniscectomy. Pediatric orthopaedic and sports medicine training was associated with a greater likelihood of being involved in a concomitant ACL-meniscal procedure of any kind, and surgeons with such training also reported a higher incidence of postoperative stiffness and/or arthrofibrosis in patients.
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- Aristides I Cruz
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Pediatric Orthopedics & Scoliosis Center, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Orthopaedic Institute for Children, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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