Advanced Meniscal Repair Solutions and Knee Preservation in 2025-Advanced Meniscal Repair Solutions and Knee Preservation in 2025 WEBINARA2025

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The advanced municipal repair solutions session was highly informative, offering a deep dive into current techniques for addressing various meniscal tears and the latest in biologic augmentation strategies to support healing. Panelists presented evidence-based insights into the benefits and limitations of different repair modalities such as all-inside versus inside-out repairs for bucket handle tears and the specific challenges posed by radial tears like increased joint pressure and long recovery times. Discussions highlighted the importance of patient selection, particularly concerning degenerative changes when considering repairs, as well as the role of MRI in identifying tears and planning surgeries. The session underscored the promise of biologic augmentations such as fibrin clot, bone marrow venting, and platelet-rich plasma in enhancing repair outcomes, with studies showing improved survival rates with PRP. Additionally, considerations for technique adjustments in meniscal allograft transplants and challenges in elite athletes, such as balancing durability and return-to-play timelines, were explored. The collaborative atmosphere fostered valuable discussions, sharing practical tips and strategies among experts aiming to advance the field. Participants appreciated the focus on evidence-based humility acknowledging the high reoperation rates and striving for improved long-term outcomes through better techniques and biologic integration. The conversation was vibrant, with audience questions further enriching the dialogue, covering topics like effusion management post-augmentation, surgical bauline criteria in the presence of significant arthritic changes, and technical nuances in concurrent ACL and meniscal root repairs. Overall, the session was a comprehensive examination of meniscal repair strategies and their future, advocating for a nuanced approach tailored to the specifics of each case.

Keywords

meniscal tears

biologic augmentation

repair modalities

MRI planning

patient selection

allograft transplants

platelet-rich plasma

evidence-based insights

elite athletes

surgical techniques