IC201
A Case Based Approach for Meniscus Repair: Reconsidering Indications, Techniques, and Biologic Augmentation
Aaron J. Krych MD; David N. Caborn MD; James L. Carey MD, MPH; Jorge Chahla MD, PhD; Thomas M. DeBerardino MD; Lawrence S. Miller MD; James L. Pace MD; Scott A. Rodeo MD
Course Description:
The meniscus is vital to normal knee function and the health of the articular cartilage. While meniscus tears are very common, we proportionately devote little time and resources into improving our surgical indications and technique for meniscus preservation and restoration. Recently there have been advances in recognition of tear pattern and surgical treatment of meniscus pathology. As a surgeon, it is important to understand how and when patients can benefit from these procedures. This course will provide a case-based approach to guidelines on how to recognize and treat a variety of meniscus pathology in the isolated and concomitant setting. Recognition of specific tear patterns, including full-thickness radial tears, complex tears, and root tears will be emphasized. Variations of surgical techniques, such as transtibial pull-out for root tears, novel all-inside techniques, gold standard repair techniques, and transplantation will be covered. In addition, emerging biologic augmentation will be discussed.
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