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Comparative Study
. 1986 Mar;68(2):301-4.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.68B2.3754260.

Open and closed meniscectomy. A comparative analysis

D A Simpson, N P Thomas, P M Aichroth
Comparative Study

Open and closed meniscectomy. A comparative analysis

D A Simpson et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1986 Mar.

Abstract

We reviewed 230 patients an average of 34 months after they had undergone partial or total meniscectomy by surgeons of different experience in a busy unit. Open and arthroscopic meniscectomies were compared. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy resulted in a significant reduction of inpatient stay and earlier return to work and sport. Analysis of the type of meniscal damage showed that arthroscopic removal of "bucket handles" achieved better results than open techniques. Comparatively poor results were found for lateral meniscectomy.

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