APEX Knee Navigating Pearls and Pitfalls-Don’t Bother with Repair--Partial Meniscectomy is Best for These Tear Types

Don’t Bother with Repair--Partial Meniscectomy is Best for These Tear Types

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Laith Jhazraoui, Chief of Sports Medicine at NYU, discusses the use of partial meniscectomy in knee surgeries. He argues that partial meniscectomy should be used more often than it currently is. Dr. Jhazraoui explains that the meniscus plays a crucial role in shock absorption and preventing the progression of arthritis. He highlights the importance of not removing the entire meniscus as this can lead to arthritis. He presents data on failure rates and the development of arthritis after both repairs and resections. Dr. Jhazraoui also discusses specific cases where repair or partial removal of the meniscus may be more appropriate. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of counseling patients about the potential risks and outcomes of meniscus surgeries.

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Laith M. Jazrawi, M.D.

Keywords

partial meniscectomy

knee surgeries

meniscus

arthritis prevention

patient counseling