May 21, 2020

Root Repair Versus Partial Meniscectomy for Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears: Comparison of Long-term Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes at Minimum 10-Year Follow-up

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Abstract

In MMPRTs, root repair was superior to partial meniscectomy in terms of clinical results for at least 10 years of follow-up. From a long-term perspective, repair with restoration of hoop tension is more effective management than meniscectomy.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d91c0116f0d2beeba3c06c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546520920561

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