Role of MRI in predicting meniscal tear reparability
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-017-2700-z
Abstract: ObjectiveTo elucidate the role of MRI in predicting meniscal tear reparability according to tear type and location in relation to vascular zones.Materials and methodsIn this retrospective study, two readers evaluated 79 pre-surgical MRIs of meniscal… read more here.
Keywords: predicting meniscal; reparability; tear reparability; role mri ... See more keywords
Middle-aged patients with an MRI-verified medial meniscal tear report symptoms commonly associated with knee osteoarthritis
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DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2017.1360985
Abstract: Background and purpose — No consensus exists on when to perform arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in patients with a degenerative meniscal tear. Since MRI and clinical tests are not accurate in detecting a symptomatic meniscal lesion,… read more here.
Keywords: osteoarthritis; knee osteoarthritis; symptoms commonly; knee ... See more keywords
Validity of the McMurray Test for Meniscal Tear in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients
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DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001031
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the accuracy of the McMurray test in the adolescent and pediatric population. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: Tertiary care, institutional. Patients: Inclusion criteria included patients who… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; pediatric adolescent; test; meniscal tear ... See more keywords
Conundrum of mechanical knee symptoms: signifying feature of a meniscal tear?
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099431
Abstract: Background Mechanical knee symptoms are often considered important in the decision to perform knee arthroscopy on the suspicion of a meniscal tear. We investigated if presence of a meniscal tear at knee arthroscopy in adults… read more here.
Keywords: knee symptoms; knee arthroscopy; knee; meniscal tear ... See more keywords
Clinical Outcomes of Inside-Out Meniscal Repair According to Anatomic Zone of the Meniscal Tear
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119860806
Abstract: Background: There is significant discrepancy in the reported vascularity within the meniscus, and a progressively diminishing blood supply may indicate a differential healing capacity of tears that is dependent on the affected meniscal zone. Purpose:… read more here.
Keywords: zone; meniscal repair; red red; inside meniscal ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Health Care Disparities in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Does Race and Insurance Matter?
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671221117486
Abstract: Background: It is unknown whether race- or insurance-based disparities in health care exist regarding baseline knee pain, knee function, complete meniscal tear, or articular cartilage damage in patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).… read more here.
Keywords: function; race; complete meniscal; insurance ... See more keywords
A consensus-based process identifying physical therapy and exercise treatments for patients with degenerative meniscal tears and knee OA: the TeMPO physical therapy interventions and home exercise program
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2872-x
Abstract: BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is prevalent and often associated with meniscal tear. Physical therapy (PT) and exercise regimens are often used to treat OA or meniscal tear, but, to date, few programs have been designed specifically… read more here.
Keywords: meniscal tear; home exercise; physical therapy; program ... See more keywords
Anatomic risk factor for meniscal lesion in association with ACL rupture
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1281-z
Abstract: BackgroundTo assess anatomic risk factors for meniscal lesions in association with acute ACL rupture. The primary hypothesis was that tibiofemoral anatomic measures will be different in those with and without concomitant meniscus tears.MethodsA retrospective review… read more here.
Keywords: risk; tibial plateau; anatomic risk; meniscal tear ... See more keywords
Arthrofibrosis Associated with the Surgical Treatment of Chronic Lyme Arthritis and a Concomitant Medial Meniscal Tear: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.16.00031
Abstract: Case: We describe a case of refractory Lyme arthritis in an adolescent patient with a concomitant medial meniscal tear. The patient underwent arthroscopic synovectomy and meniscal repair, and required additional surgery for subsequent decreased range… read more here.
Keywords: concomitant medial; case; lyme arthritis; medial meniscal ... See more keywords