2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Superior Improvements in Knee Pain and Function with a Novel Synthetic Medial Meniscus Replacement Implant Compared to Non-surgical Care in Subjects with Knee Pain Following Partial Meniscectomy: Two-year Results from Two Prospective US Clin

Superior Improvements in Knee Pain and Function with a Novel Synthetic Medial Meniscus Replacement Implant Compared to Non-surgical Care in Subjects with Knee Pain Following Partial Meniscectomy: Two-year Results from Two Prospective US Clin

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This presentation discusses a novel surface artificial meniscus implant designed for patients with post-meniscectomy knee pain who are too young for knee replacement and lack severe cartilage damage. The implant mimics natural meniscus function, reducing joint load and preserving cartilage. The combined MERCURY study showed significantly improved pain and overall knee function scores from six months to 24 months post-surgery compared to controls. Notably, heavier and older patients experienced greater pain relief, and cartilage condition improved or was maintained in implant recipients. The procedure is minimally invasive, with high patient follow-up and satisfaction, addressing an important treatment gap in knee joint care.

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Dr. Wayne Gersoff

Keywords

artificial meniscus implant

post-meniscectomy knee pain

knee joint preservation

MERCURY study outcomes

minimally invasive knee surgery