2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Point/Counterpoint: Con: Partial Meniscectomy - Let’s Be Realistic: Technology over Reason?

Point/Counterpoint: Con: Partial Meniscectomy - Let’s Be Realistic: Technology over Reason?

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The discussion covers treatment dilemmas for athletes with knee injuries, focusing on shared decision-making balancing short-term competition goals versus long-term knee health. Case 1: A 35-year-old Olympic marathoner with a meniscus root tear must decide between immediate surgery (risking Olympic dreams) or continuing to run, risking degeneration. Case 2: A 20-year-old football player with a vertical meniscus tear faces decisions on repair timing given NFL prospects. Case 3: An 18-year-old wrestler/football player delays ACL surgery, resulting in meniscus re-tears and failed repairs until finally undergoing ACL reconstruction to resume collegiate sports. Emphasis is on individualized plans and cautious repair techniques.

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Dr. Geoffrey Baer

Keywords

knee injuries

athlete treatment dilemmas

meniscus tear

ACL reconstruction

shared decision-making