Purpose The importance of meniscus integrity in the prevention of early osteoarthritis is well
known, and preservation is accepted as the primary goal. The purpose of the ESSKA …

Background & aims Musculoskeletal pain, the most common cause of disability globally, is
most frequently managed in primary care. People with musculoskeletal pain in different body …

Background: Meniscus deficiency may lead to degenerative arthritis in the knee. There is a
significant emphasis on meniscus preservation, particularly in the young patient, to reduce …

Background: There has been a substantial increase in the amount of systematic reviews and
meta-analyses published on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Purpose: To quantify the …

Meniscectomy remains one of the most frequent orthopedic procedures, despite meniscal
sparing having been advocated for several decades now. Incidence is excessive in the light …

The meniscus is important for load distribution, shock absorption and stability of the knee
joint. Meniscus injury or meniscectomy results in decreased function of the meniscus and …

Knee osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by chronic knee
pain and disability in daily living. The lesion can involve the cartilage as well as the …

Purpose The meniscus plays an important role in the knee joint. Meniscal tears are the most
common knee injuries, are seen in all age groups and have several causes. Meniscectomy …

Background: Osteochondral allograft transplantation (OAT) is being performed with
increasing frequency, and the need for reoperations is not uncommon. Purpose: To quantify …

Meniscectomy is one of the most popular orthopaedic procedures, but long-term results are
not entirely satisfactory and the concept of meniscal preservation has therefore progressed …