Management of the Athlete’s Knee Event Recording-2. DON’T CUT IT OUT: Strategies for the Unsavable Meniscus Tear

2. DON’T CUT IT OUT: Strategies for the Unsavable Meniscus Tear

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Video Summary

The video discusses strategies for treating so-called "unsavable" meniscus tears. The speaker acknowledges their disclosures related to consulting income and research support. They discuss the multifactorial function of the meniscus, including load transmission, mechanical stability, shock absorption, and proprioception. Meniscectomies can lead to decreased contact area and increased contact stress. The speaker emphasizes the potential for repair in previously unsavable tears, such as radial transections and horizontal cleavage tears. They present studies supporting the efficacy of repairs and demonstrate techniques using all-inside devices. The video also discusses meniscal root injuries, meniscus extrusion, and the importance of considering complex tear patterns. The speaker advocates for pushing the limits in repair techniques and treatment options to save the meniscus and prevent osteoarthritis. The video concludes by thanking the audience for the opportunity to present.

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Katherine Coyner, MD

Keywords

unsavable meniscus tears

load transmission

mechanical stability

shock absorption

proprioception