Meniscus repair with simultaneous ACL reconstruction demonstrated similar clinical outcomes as isolated ACL repair: a result not seen with meniscus resection

ConclusionMeniscus resection in addition to ACL reconstruction resulted in worse clinical outcomes than isolated ACL reconstruction patients; a result not seen within the meniscus repair group. This suggests that, when possible, meniscus repair may provide greater clinical outcomes over resection when treating a reparable meniscal tear that presents along with an ACL tear. Clinicians should consider and implement these findings for the management of future meniscus tear patients within their clinical practice.Level of evidenceLevel III.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research