2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-ICRS Scores Worsen Between 2-and 5-year Follow-up after Medial Meniscus Root Repair: An MRI Analysis

ICRS Scores Worsen Between 2-and 5-year Follow-up after Medial Meniscus Root Repair: An MRI Analysis

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The video discusses a study on patients who underwent post-remedial meniscal root repair. The study found that loss of attachment may lead to extrusion, increased contact pressures, and early development of osteoarthritis. Non-operative management and partial meniscectomy can accelerate arthritis progression. A prior study showed improved functional scores but worsened extrusion and radiographic healing. The new study evaluated the same patients at a midterm follow-up and found that outcome scores matched cartilage status, with worsening arthritis. Limitations included a small sample size and the use of MRI for evaluation. The study suggests that alternative techniques should be considered to enhance repairs.

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Dr. Daniel Kaplan

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post-remedial meniscal root repair

extrusion

osteoarthritis

functional scores

repair enhancement