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To evaluate the natural history and patterns of meniscal deterioration in knees with chronic functional instability resulting from isolated anterior cruciate ligament tears.

May 1, 1992Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume

The natural history of the meniscus in anterior cruciate insufficiency. Arthroscopic analysis

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GIGB IrvineNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital MGM GlasgowDenver Health Medical Center

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Observational arthroscopic study reveals high rates of progressive meniscal tears in chronic anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency, highlighting the need for arthroscopic staging.

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To evaluate the natural history and patterns of meniscal deterioration in knees with chronic functional instability resulting from isolated anterior cruciate ligament tears.
Conducted arthroscopic assessments in N=100 patients experiencing functional knee instability due to isolated anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Evaluated intra-articular pathology at an average time interval of 3 years following the initial injury.
Meniscal tears were identified in 86% of patients (86/100), with multiple tears affecting both the medial and lateral menisci occurring frequently.
Incomplete longitudinal cleavage of the posterior horn was present on both surfaces in over 50% of knees, reflecting progressive meniscal deterioration.
Clinical examinations proved unreliable for identifying meniscal lesions, establishing arthroscopic evaluation as necessary for definitive diagnosis and staging.

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Irvine et al. (1992) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a835200277f263e1a933eb7 https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.74b3.1587888

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Observational arthroscopic study reveals high rates of progressive meniscal tears in chronic anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency, highlighting the need for arthroscopic staging.

The natural history of the meniscus in anterior cruciate insufficiency. Arthroscopic analysis

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The natural history of the meniscus in anterior cruciate insufficiency. Arthroscopic analysis

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