Meniscus Preservation Strategies: Restoration to Transplantation (2023 Annual Meeting)-Case Studies

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Dr. Jezrawi discussed two knee cases involving young athletes with meniscal injuries. The first was a bucket handle tear in a 22-year-old martial artist, stressing timely surgical repair within 1-3 weeks to avoid deformation. Intraoperative techniques blend all-inside, inside-out, and outside-in sutures, with microfracture of the notch to promote healing; adjuncts like PRP lack conclusive support. The second case involved a collegiate basketball player with a lateral meniscal tear and persistent symptoms after non-op treatment. Surgeons now favor aggressive repair (e.g., hay bale technique) over partial meniscectomy to preserve function. Postoperative care and individualized decision-making based on patient goals are critical.

Keywords

meniscal injuries

bucket handle tear

arthroscopic repair techniques

meniscus preservation

postoperative care