2023 Specialty Day Access Pass-What’s New in the Pipeline for Meniscus Surgery

What’s New in the Pipeline for Meniscus Surgery

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The speaker discusses advances in meniscus preservation, emphasizing repair over removal to prevent altered knee trajectories. Key strategies include anatomic reduction via arthroscopic centralization to prevent meniscus extrusion, which compromises biomechanical function and chondroprotection. Biologics like PRP and marrow venting show promise in enhancing repair outcomes. Circumferential compression techniques, such as ripstop and tie grip, improve healing, especially in degenerative tissue. For meniscus loss, partial and complete meniscus replacements, including ongoing clinical trials of non-biodegradable implants, offer future treatment options. Overall, innovations in repair techniques, biologics, and replacements signal a promising era for meniscus surgery.

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Aaron J. Krych, M.D.

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meniscus preservation

arthroscopic centralization

biologics PRP marrow venting

circumferential compression techniques

meniscus replacement implants