[The effectivity of magnetic resonance imaging findings in the diagnosis of bucket handle meniscal tears].

CONCLUSION: Preoperative differentiation of reparable bucket-handle tears from irreparable is of utmost importance. As meniscal repair improves knee stability and functional results, surgical repair of meniscal injuries particularly in younger individuals who are scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction have a positive effect on clinical outcomes. PMID: 23145757 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23145757?dopt=Abstract

Source: Eklem Hastaliklari ve Cerrahisi - June 5, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi Source Type: research