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Blarney: Root Tears = Arthritis!-Dr. K Donald Shel ...
Blarney: Root Tears = Arthritis!-Dr. K Donald Shelbourne, M.D.
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In this video, an orthopedic surgeon presents his findings on meniscus tears in patients with knee problems. He explains that taking care of meniscus tears is often enjoyable, especially in 40-year-old males with a specific type of tear. However, the most dramatic cases are seen in mid-50-year-old females who experience sudden pain and have a large effusion. He discusses how joint space narrowing causes the meniscus to be extruded from the joint, leading to pain and other symptoms. The speaker also addresses the limitations of meniscus repair surgeries and emphasizes the importance of non-operative treatments for symptomatic relief.
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Concurrent Scientific Session I: Knee 5.3.2019
Keywords
orthopedic surgeon
meniscus tears
knee problems
joint space narrowing
non-operative treatments
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