2023 Annual Meeting Biologics-Discussion and Voting on Debate Preference

Discussion and Voting on Debate Preference - Meniscal Preservation

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The discussion centers on meniscus tear treatment, emphasizing proper repair of acute injuries to avoid chronic damage, especially with ACL tears. Biologics like PRP may benefit degenerative lesions but face challenges such as retention in the joint and variability in composition. Experts agree that injecting biologics alone likely won’t suffice without proper mechanical repair. Future directions include optimizing biologic compositions and targeted therapies. The group highlights the importance of first-time correct meniscal repair and calls for more research on adjuncts like fibrin clots, noting difficulties in conducting randomized trials due to lesion heterogeneity.

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Moderators:
Christian Lattermann, M.D.,
Elizaveta Kon, M.D.

Keywords

meniscus tear treatment

acute meniscal repair

ACL tears

biologics PRP

meniscal repair research