2023 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Pediatric Meniscus Repair: Safety Profile Based on Greater Than 2,000 Arthroscopic Meniscus Repairs

Pediatric Meniscus Repair: Safety Profile Based on Greater Than 2,000 Arthroscopic Meniscus Repairs

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Henry Ellis from Dallas presents findings from the SCORE Study Group’s multi-center registry analyzing over 3,700 pediatric meniscus repairs, mostly combined with ACL surgeries. The study tracked complications using a modified Clavian-Dindo classification, focusing on grades 2 and 3. They found an overall complication rate of about 11%, higher (14.25%) in isolated meniscus repairs, predominantly due to failed repairs within 8 months. No specific factors like tear location or implant type significantly impacted failure rates. Early data suggest meniscus repair in youth is generally safe without neurovascular injury. Long-term outcomes beyond 2 years are needed to better assess success rates.

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Henry B. Ellis Jr., M.D.

Keywords

pediatric meniscus repair

ACL surgery

SCORE Study Group

complication rate

Clavian-Dindo classification