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Comparative Study
. 1991;15(4):347-50.
doi: 10.1007/BF00186875.

Results of meniscal repair and partial meniscectomy in stable knees

K G Sommerlath  1
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Comparative Study

Results of meniscal repair and partial meniscectomy in stable knees

K G Sommerlath. Int Orthop. 1991.

Abstract

In a study using matched pairs of 50 patients, meniscal repair was compared with partial meniscectomy in knees without major ligament injuries. There was a failure rate of 24% after meniscal repair in a follow up from 6 to 9 years after operation. A further meniscectomy was needed in 16% of those who had had a partial meniscectomy. Function was better after meniscal repair, but the compliance rate was lower because of the prolonged rehabilitation. Repair led to less osteoarthritis than menisectomy.

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