Not your father's (or mother's) meniscus surgery.
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Not so long ago, the accepted treatment for meniscal tears was removal of the entire meniscus. Today, orthopedic surgeons are doing everything possible to save the meniscus, especially in young patients, in order to decrease the chance of the patient developing arthritis. This article discusses 2 techniques for treating a torn meniscus: repair and transplantation. It also describes those patients who are best suited for each procedure and the challenges and outcomes associated with them.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Minnesota medicine
دوره 90 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007