Preserve the Meniscus: Advanced Repair Techniques and Biologic Augmentation to Maximize Your Outcomes (2024 Annual Meeting)-Preserve the Meniscus: Advanced Repair Techniques and Biologic Augmentation to Maximize Your Outcomes

Preserve the Meniscus: Advanced Repair Techniques and Biologic Augmentation to Maximize Your Outcomes

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Video Summary

In the video transcript summary, the speakers discussed various types of meniscal tears and their surgical repair techniques. They highlighted the importance of preserving meniscal tissue to maintain proper knee function and prevent arthritis. Horizontal meniscal tears were emphasized as complex tears that require robust fixation and biologic augmentation due to poor tissue quality for healing. The use of fibrin clots, marrow venting, and PRP injections were discussed as methods to enhance healing and improve outcomes for these tears. In addition, cases of combined tears, such as horizontal and root tears, were described along with surgical approaches and post-operative care considerations. The speakers also addressed questions on patient selection for meniscal repair based on age, activity level, and symptom severity, with a focus on providing individualized treatment for optimal outcomes.

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Andrew G. Geeslin, M.D., Moderator | Scott C. Faucett, M.D., M.S. | Leah C. Brown, M.D. | Christopher J. Tucker, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

meniscal tears

surgical repair techniques

preserving meniscal tissue

knee function

arthritis prevention

horizontal meniscal tears

biologic augmentation

surgical approaches

patient selection

optimal outcomes