2023 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Meniscal Preservation: My Preop WorkUp and Preparation

Meniscal Preservation: My Preop WorkUp and Preparation

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Dr. Rachel Frank emphasizes the importance of meniscus preservation due to its vital role in knee health, highlighting that meniscus removal leads to poor knee mechanics and biology. She stresses thorough preoperative evaluation through detailed history, physical exam, proper weight-bearing imaging, MRI, and sometimes in-office needle arthroscopy. Managing patient expectations based on activity goals is crucial, as is considering the knee's alignment, ligament status, cartilage health, and overall biology. Non-surgical treatments are valuable, especially for patients with high BMI or malalignment. Success depends on careful patient selection, detailed pre-op planning, and comprehensive surgical and rehab strategies to optimize outcomes.

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Rachel M. Frank, M.D.

Keywords

meniscus preservation

knee health

preoperative evaluation

non-surgical treatments

patient selection