Medial vs. Lateral Meniscus Root Tears: Is There a Difference in Injury Presentation, Treatment Decisions, and Surgical Repair Outcomes?

To determine (1) the demographic characteristics as well as radiographic findings of medial versus lateral meniscal root tears at time of presentation, (2) treatment decisions and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing medial versus lateral root repair, and (3) risk factors for worse clinical and radiographic outcomes.

Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - January 19, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Aaron J. Krych, Christopher D. Bernard, Nicholas I. Kennedy, Adam J. Tagliero, Christopher L. Camp, Bruce A. Levy, Michael J. Stuart Source Type: research