APEX Knee Navigating Pearls and Pitfalls-Root Tears: Current Treatment Concepts in 2021

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Video Summary

In the video, Adam Yenke from Rush University discusses medial meniscal root tears. He presents a case of a 55-year-old male with posterior knee pain, swelling, and popping episodes after a flexion rotation incident. Yenke explains that medial meniscal root tears are more common in older patients with arthritis. He highlights the importance of early detection and repair, as delaying treatment can lead to irreversible damage and the need for knee replacement. Yenke discusses various treatment options, including non-operative management, debridement, and meniscal repair. He emphasizes the biomechanical considerations for a successful repair and provides a step-by-step guide to performing the procedure. The video concludes by discussing outcomes, including the importance of reducing extrusion, and the lack of evidence for root debridement. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Adam B. Yanke, M.D., Ph.D.

Keywords

medial meniscal root tears

knee pain

treatment options

biomechanical considerations

meniscal repair