Previous studies have demonstrated that medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) repair is superior to debridement in terms of patient-reported outcomes, rates of conversion to total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and long-term costs. Despite the known poor midterm outcomes, there is a paucity of long-term results of partial meniscectomy for degenerative MMPRTs.
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