AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Modern Approach of Meniscal Repair

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The transcript from the video features two speakers, Jacques Menetre and David Daujour, discussing various topics related to meniscus and cartilage injuries and treatments. Jacques Menetre begins by introducing himself as the past president of ESCA (European Sports Medicine and Knee Surgery Society) and congratulates AOSSM on their 50th anniversary. He then discusses the important role of the meniscus in distributing load, absorbing shock, and stabilizing the knee joint. He presents findings from a study showing that meniscus injuries are often associated with other knee injuries, such as ACL tears. He specifically focuses on ramp lesions and posterior root tears, discussing their anatomical aspects, prevalence, and treatment options. He emphasizes the importance of systematic examination of meniscus integrity and encourages repair whenever possible.<br /><br />David Daujour takes over and discusses meniscus transplantation as a solution for meniscectomy-related issues. He highlights the European Allograft Initiative, which promotes the use of allografts in Europe and discusses its findings on the negative effects of meniscectomy and the potential benefits of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT). He explains the indications and contraindications for MAT and the importance of proper patient selection and pre-surgical planning. Daujour discusses different graft choices, surgical techniques, and complication rates associated with MAT. He cites studies showing good long-term survival rates for MAT and concludes by stating that MAT can effectively relieve continuous symptoms post-meniscectomy but emphasizes the need for more evidence and comparative studies to assess its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

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Jacques Menetrey, MD

Keywords

meniscus injuries

ramp lesions

posterior root tears

meniscus transplantation

meniscectomy

MAT