Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with concomitant meniscal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes

ConclusionPatients with ACLR combined with meniscal resection demonstrate better symptoms at 2-year follow-up compared to patients with ACLR combined with meniscal repair. ACLR combined with meniscal repair results in decreased anterior knee joint laxity with evidence of improved patient-reported outcomes in the long term, but also higher re-operation rates.Level of evidenceIII.

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Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - February 4, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research