Radiographic OA, bone marrow lesions, higher body mass index and medial meniscal root tears are significantly associated with medial meniscus extrusion with OA or medial meniscal tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionRadiographic OA, bone marrow lesions, cartilage damage, and higher BMI were significantly associated with concomitant MME with OA. Furthermore, medial meniscal root and radial tears were significantly associated with an increased risk of MME in patients with MMT.Level of evidenceIV.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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