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Meniscectomy

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Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of a torn meniscus, which is a C-shaped cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion between the thighbone and shinbone. Common reasons for considering this surgery include meniscus tears resulting from injury, degeneration due to aging, or conditions like osteoarthritis. Patients often experience knee pain, swelling, and limited mobility, prompting the need for surgical intervention to improve function and relieve discomfort.

The procedure is typically performed using minimally invasive techniques, such as arthroscopy, where small incisions are made, and a camera and tools are inserted into the knee joint. During the surgery, the surgeon assesses the meniscus and removes the damaged tissue. The operation usually lasts about an hour, and patients may be able to go home the same day. Post-operative recovery involves rest and rehabilitation to restore knee function and strength.

The benefits of a meniscectomy can include reduced pain, improved knee function, and enhanced quality of life. Many patients report significant relief from symptoms following the procedure. However, there are risks associated with surgery, such as infection, blood clots, or complications related to anesthesia. Additionally, removing part of the meniscus may increase the risk of developing arthritis in the future, making it essential for patients to discuss their individual circumstances with their healthcare provider.

Benefits of Arthroscopic Meniscectomy for Knee Pain Relief

This research paper is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the benefits of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), a surgical procedure to remove or fix a torn knee cartilage, in adults with a m...

Correction Notice: Author Name Update for Meniscectomy Article

This is not a research paper but rather a correction notice. It informs that an error in a previous publication has been corrected. The mistake was in the author's name, which was previously written a...

Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Help Recovery After Meniscectomy Surgery?

This research paper is about a study that explored whether injecting a substance called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into a patient's knee after a certain kind of knee surgery (arthroscopic meniscectomy...

Effective Meniscectomy Options for Discoid Lateral Meniscus Pain

The research paper discusses the best ways to treat patients experiencing pain due to discoid lateral menisci, a condition where the knee's meniscus is abnormally thick. Currently, the standard treatm...

Effectiveness of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Knee Pain

The research paper discusses the effectiveness of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), a surgical procedure that removes part of a damaged knee meniscus. The authors used a new method called "benc...

Effectiveness of Meniscectomy and Exercise Therapy for Knee Pain

This research paper is about a study comparing two treatments for a common knee problem called degenerative meniscal tear. This condition causes pain, swelling, and limited movement in the knee. The t...

Effectiveness of Meniscectomy for Knee Injuries Without Osteoarthritis

The researchers conducted a detailed review and analysis of multiple studies to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific knee surgery, called arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), on treating a typ...

Effectiveness of Meniscectomy Vs. Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

This research paper is about a study that looked at how effective arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is compared to physical therapy (PT) for treating damaged knee cartilage in middle-aged patien...

Exercise Therapy Vs. Meniscectomy for Knee Pain Relief in Older Adults

This research paper is about a study comparing two treatments for a common knee issue in older people, known as Degenerative Meniscal Tear (DMT). The two treatments are Arthroscopic Partial Meniscecto...

Home-Based vs Supervised Rehab After Knee Meniscectomy: What You Need

This research paper is about a study comparing the benefits of home-based rehabilitation programs (HBP) and supervised physical therapy at a hospital or clinic (IOP) after having a common knee surgery...

Impact of Meniscectomy on Knee Stability: What Patients Should Know

This research paper looks at how removing part or all of a specific section in the knee (known as the lateral meniscus) can affect the movement (kinematics) and pressure (forces) in the knee. The rese...

Impact of Meniscectomy on Sports Recovery After ACL Surgery

This study looked at how having part of the meniscus (a piece of cartilage in the knee) removed might affect recovery after a specific type of knee surgery (double-bundle ACL reconstruction). The rese...

Impact of Meniscectomy on Walking Mechanics After ACL Reconstruction

This research paper investigates whether the treatment of the medial meniscus (a type of cartilage in your knee) during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery affects the way you wal...

Impact of Partial Meniscectomy on Elite Basketball Performance

This research paper looks at how having a certain type of knee surgery, called a partial meniscectomy, impacts the performance of elite basketball players. The researchers compared the performance of ...

Impact of Previous Meniscectomy on Knee Replacement Outcomes

This research paper looked at whether having a previous meniscectomy (surgery to remove part or all of the meniscus in the knee) affects the results of a total knee arthroplasty (knee replacement surg...

Improving Knee Pain After Meniscectomy: Benefits of Meniscus

This research paper discusses a study where doctors looked at a way to improve knee pain in people who had a certain type of knee surgery called a partial meniscectomy. This surgery is often done to f...

Improving Knee Pain: Benefits of Meniscectomy for Older Patients

This research paper analyses the effects of a type of knee surgery (Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy or APM) on patients who are 30 years or older and have a specific type of knee injury (degenerativ...

Improving Meniscus Injury Treatments: Repair Vs. Meniscectomy

This research paper discusses how the treatment of meniscus injuries has evolved. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in your knee that cushions and stabilizes the joint. Doctors used to commonly tre...

Long-Term Benefits of Partial Meniscectomy for Knee Injuries

This research was conducted to examine the long-term effects and success rate of a surgical procedure called arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, which is done to treat a specific type of knee injury (m...

Long-Term Effects of Meniscectomy on Knee Osteoarthritis Risk

This study investigated the long-term effects of a particular type of knee surgery, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), on the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis, a common condition that caus...

Long-Term Effects of Meniscectomy: Impact of Knee Cartilage Damage

This study looks at the long-term effects of knee cartilage defects in patients who have had a type of knee surgery called arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy, which is often used to treat tears ...

Long-Term Effects of Meniscectomy: What Patients Need to Know

This study looked at the long-term effects of a specific type of knee surgery called arthroscopic meniscectomy (AM). The researchers followed up with 225 patients who had this surgery due to a torn me...

Long-Term Outcomes of Meniscectomy for Knee Pain Relief

This research examines the long-term effects and risks of a knee surgery known as arthroscopic meniscectomy, which is often performed to treat pain caused by tears in a specific part of the knee (the ...

Long-Term Outcomes of Meniscectomy for Knee Tears Vs. Degeneration

This research paper is a review of several studies to compare the long-term outcomes of a specific knee surgery called arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM). This procedure is usually done for two r...

Low Complication Rates After Meniscectomy and Meniscus Repair

This research paper looks at the complications that can happen within 30 days after two types of knee surgery: arthroscopic meniscus repair and meniscectomy. These surgeries are done to fix a damaged ...

Managing Knee Pain After Meniscectomy: Treatment Options Explained

This research paper discusses various strategies for managing pain in the knee after the removal of the meniscus, a piece of cartilage that acts as a cushion between the thigh and shin bones. The abse...

Managing Post-Meniscectomy Pain: Options for Young, Active Patients

This research paper discusses the challenges and potential solutions for young, active patients suffering from pain after a partial or total meniscectomy, a surgical procedure to remove part or all of...

Meniscectomy and Knee Osteoarthritis: Risks of Future Surgery

This study looked at whether a certain type of knee surgery, called arthroscopic meniscectomy (AM), increased the likelihood of needing a total knee replacement (TKR) in patients with knee osteoarthri...

Meniscectomy Options for Juvenile Knee Injuries: What You Need to Know

The researchers in this study looked at two types of surgeries used to treat young patients with a specific type of knee injury called juvenile discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) with peripheral tear. The...

Meniscectomy Recovery for Elite Athletes: Key Insights and Outcomes

This research paper aims to compare how long it takes for elite athletes to return to their sport after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear, a common knee injury. The study analyzed two types of su...

Meniscectomy Recovery: How Baseball Players Perform After Surgery

This study investigates how professional baseball players perform after undergoing a type of knee surgery called a partial meniscectomy. Researchers used a database to track players who had this surge...

Meniscectomy Surgery: Does It Help Knee Pain From Meniscus Tears?

This research study was conducted to see if a certain type of knee surgery (arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or APM) is better than a placebo (fake) surgery for treating patients with a specific type...

Meniscectomy Trends: Decrease in Surgeries and Payments for Patients

This research looked at the changes in the use and payment for a type of knee surgery called a meniscectomy among Medicare patients in the US from 2013 to 2021. The study found that the number of thes...

Meniscectomy Vs. Conservative Treatment for Knee Injuries in Adults

This research studied the best treatment for a specific type of knee injury (medial meniscus posterior root tear). The two methods compared were a type of knee surgery (arthroscopic meniscectomy) and ...

Meniscectomy Vs. Conservative Treatment: What Works for Knee Injuries?

This research paper investigates whether arthroscopic surgery or conservative treatments, such as physical therapy and steroids, are more effective in treating degenerative meniscal tears (a common kn...

Meniscectomy Vs. Exercise Therapy: Best Treatment for Knee Pain?

This research paper looks at whether medical exercise therapy (MET) alone is as good as MET combined with a surgical procedure called arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) for treating knee pain, ac...

Meniscectomy Vs. Exercise Therapy: Long-Term Knee Health Insights

This study looked at the progression of knee conditions in adults aged 35-60 who have a specific type of knee injury (degenerative meniscal tear). The researchers wanted to see if there were any diffe...

Meniscectomy Vs. Exercise: Best Treatment for Knee Pain Explained

This research paper investigates whether surgery or exercise is more effective for treating degenerative meniscal tears in the knee over a five-year period. The researchers looked at various databases...

Meniscectomy Vs. Meniscal Repair: Impact on Osteoarthritis Risk

This research paper is a review of existing studies on two types of treatments for injuries to the meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee. The two treatments are meniscectomy (removal of the damag...

Meniscectomy Vs. Meniscal Repair: Key Differences and Outcomes

The research paper examines the differences between two types of knee surgery: meniscal repair and meniscectomy, in terms of rates of repeat surgery, complications within 30 days of surgery, and cost....

Meniscectomy Vs. Meniscal Repair: Which Is Best for Knee Tears?

The researchers wanted to compare two different types of treatments for a type of knee injury called horizontal cleavage tears (HCTs). The two treatments are partial meniscectomy, which involves remov...

Meniscectomy Vs. Meniscus Repair: Impact on Knee Arthritis Risk

This research paper is a review of 20 studies (involving 31,783 patients) comparing two different surgical treatments for torn knee cartilage (the meniscus): repair and resection (removal of the damag...

Meniscectomy Vs. Physical Therapy for Degenerative Knee Tears: Study

This research study took place in the Netherlands and looked at two different treatments for people aged 45 to 70 who have a certain type of knee injury - a degenerative meniscal tear. This injury oft...

Meniscectomy Vs. Physical Therapy: Best Treatment for Young Patients

This research paper is about a study that compared the cost-effectiveness of two treatments for young patients (under the age of 45) with knee injuries called meniscal tears. The two treatments were p...

Meniscectomy Vs. Physical Therapy: Which Is Best for Knee Pain?

This research paper is a study conducted in the Netherlands that compared the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) with a surgical procedure called arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in treatin...

Meniscectomy Vs. Physical Therapy: Which Is Better for Knee Pain?

This research paper compared the effectiveness of two treatments for degenerative meniscus tears - arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (a surgical procedure) and physical therapy. The authors looked at ...

Meniscectomy Vs. Repair: Long-Term Outcomes for Knee Injuries

This research paper compares two surgical treatments for a common knee injury, a tear in the back part of the medial meniscus (a type of cartilage in the knee). The two treatments are repair of the te...

Meniscectomy Vs. Repair: What Patients Need to Know for Knee Health

This research paper indicates that patients tend to have better outcomes after having their meniscus (a piece of cartilage in the knee) repaired rather than removed. While repairing the meniscus can b...

Meniscectomy Vs. Repair: What You Need to Know About Knee Surgery

The paper discusses whether it is better to repair or remove part of the meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee, when it is torn. There is a debate about this because removing part of the meniscus...

Meniscectomy: Benefits and Risks for Knee Pain Relief Explained

This study was done to see if certain groups of patients with knee damage (specifically, degenerative meniscus tears confirmed by MRI) might benefit from a certain type of knee surgery (arthroscopic p...

Meniscectomy: Understanding Meniscal Allograft Transplantation

This research paper looks at the effectiveness and cost of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) - a surgery where a donor's knee cartilage is transplanted into a patient who has injured their own ...

Partial Vs. Total Meniscectomy: Which Is Better for Discoid Lateral

This research paper is about a study comparing two types of surgeries for people with a condition called discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), where a person's knee cartilage is abnormally shaped. The two s...

Predicting Success After Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Surgery

This research paper is a systematic review of studies that aim to identify factors that can predict the success of a particular type of knee surgery called Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy (APM). Thi...

Rehabilitation After Meniscectomy: Best Practices for Recovery

This research paper is about the best practices for rehabilitation after knee surgery, specifically for the repair of torn or damaged meniscus. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in your knee that c...

Strength-Based Rehab After Partial Meniscectomy: What to Expect

The purpose of this study was to see if strength-based exercise programs helped people who had a specific knee surgery (partial meniscectomy). To do this, the researchers looked at data from three med...

Trends in Meniscectomy and Repair Surgeries for Knee Pain in Korea

This study looked at trends in meniscus surgeries in Korea from 2010 to 2017. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee that cushions and stabilizes the joint. Meniscus surgeries can either inv...

Understanding Anxiety Before Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery

This research paper is about a study that looked at anxiety in patients who were about to have a type of knee surgery called arthroscopic meniscectomy. The study involved 75 patients who filled out a ...

Understanding Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: Trends and Patient Insights

This research paper explores how the use of a knee surgery called arthroscopic meniscectomy has changed in Spain between 2003 and 2018. Although several studies have shown that this surgery is not sup...

Understanding Discoid Meniscus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

This research paper is about a condition called 'discoid meniscus', which is a birth defect that affects the shape of the meniscus in the knee, making it more prone to tearing and affecting the way a ...

Understanding Knee Pressure Changes After Meniscectomy Surgery

This research paper analyzes the changes in knee movement and pressure in patients who have undergone meniscectomy, which is a surgery to remove damaged parts of the meniscus in the knee. The research...

Understanding Meniscectomy and Its Impact on Osteoarthritis in Sheep

The research paper is a review of studies conducted in the past decade about meniscectomy (a surgery to remove the meniscus, a part of the knee) in sheep and how it leads to osteoarthritis (OA), a joi...

Understanding Meniscectomy for Kids: Treatment for Knee Injuries

As more children are participating in sports, doctors are seeing more knee injuries, specifically in a part of the knee called the meniscus. Kids' meniscus heal better than adults because they have be...

Understanding Meniscectomy Outcomes for Overweight Patients

This paper is discussing a recent research study that aimed to find out if people who are overweight or obese have worse outcomes after a certain type of knee surgery (partial meniscectomy) compared t...

Understanding Meniscectomy: a Guide for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

This research paper is about the best ways to treat knee osteoarthritis that don't involve full knee replacement surgery. The paper is aimed specifically at adults aged 17 and older, and it doesn't di...

Understanding Meniscectomy: a Guide for Middle-Aged Patients

As an AI, I'm unable to directly access or read specific documents or research papers. However, based on the given keywords, I can tell you that the paper likely discusses arthroscopic surgery, a mini...

Understanding Meniscectomy: a Safe Option for Knee Injuries

This research paper is a systematic review of studies on the surgical treatment of horizontal cleavage tears (HCTs) in the meniscus - a common type of knee injury. The researchers analyzed studies fou...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Best Practices for Treating Knee Injuries

This research paper is about the best approaches for treating injuries to the meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee. The European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ES...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Effects on ACL Reconstructed Knees

This research paper is about a study conducted to understand the effects of different knee injuries and surgical procedures on the knee's mechanics, specifically when an anterior cruciate ligament (AC...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Factors Affecting Knee Surgery Outcomes

This study looked at factors that could predict differences in patient-reported outcomes before and after a specific type of knee surgery called arthroscopic meniscectomy. The researchers used a measu...

Understanding Meniscectomy: How Patient Scores Predict Surgery Success

The research paper discusses the effectiveness of arthroscopic meniscectomy, a surgical procedure to remove or repair the meniscus in the knee. The results are not always successful, especially in pat...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Insights for Patients on Knee Surgery

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of Polish orthopedic surgeons regarding the treatment of damaged menisci in the knee. A group of 205 surgeons were surveyed about their experie...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Is It Right for Your Knee Pain?

This research paper discusses the common issue of knee pain in middle-aged patients, often caused by a deteriorating knee cushion (meniscal tear). A procedure known as arthroscopic partial meniscectom...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Repairing Knee Cartilage Tears Safely

The menisci, the two pieces of cartilage that cushion and stabilize your knee, are crucial for the knee's function and protection. They can get torn, which is a common injury in young athletes and old...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Repairing Your Knee for Better Health

The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee that helps distribute weight and absorb shock. If it gets damaged or removed, the knee doesn’t work as well and is more likely to develop arthritis. Fi...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Risks After ACL Reconstruction Surgery

This study looked into the rates and reasons of failure for a specific type of knee surgery called a "ramp repair." The researchers wanted to see how often a second surgery, called a meniscectomy, was...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Success Rates for Discoid Lateral Meniscus

This research paper is about a study that was carried out to compare the success rates of two types of surgeries used to treat discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), a condition in the knee. The two types of...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Treatment Options for Knee Injuries

This research paper examines the different types of treatment for meniscus root tears, a common knee injury. The researchers reviewed 56 different studies, which included a total of 3,191 patients, to...

Understanding Meniscectomy: What Patients Need to Know About Knee

This research paper is looking at whether the results from controlled trials of a type of knee surgery, known as arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), can be applied to the general population. The ...

Understanding Meniscectomy: What to Expect and Who It Helps

This research paper discusses a type of knee surgery called arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM), which is used to treat tears in the meniscus, a piece of cartilage in your knee that cushions and s...

Understanding Meniscectomy: What to Expect From Knee Surgery

This research paper is about a common type of knee surgery called Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy (APM). Although many studies suggest that this surgery doesn't have clear benefits compared to other...

Understanding Meniscectomy: When Is Surgery Necessary for Knee Pain?

Meniscectomy, a surgical procedure to remove part or all of a damaged meniscus in the knee, is still a common orthopedic procedure despite calls for preserving the meniscus where possible. The meniscu...

Understanding Meniscectomy: Why Releasing the Medial Collateral

This research paper investigates the best methods for a specific type of knee surgery, called arthroscopic medial meniscectomy. This procedure involves removing part of a damaged or torn meniscus in t...

Understanding Osteoarthritis Risk After Meniscectomy Surgery

This research paper looks at the crucial role of the meniscus in keeping the knee joint stable and protecting it from strain. Meniscus tears, which are common injuries, can disturb these protective fe...

Understanding Partial Meniscectomy: Benefits and Risks for Knee Health

This research paper discusses a common surgery performed by orthopedic surgeons called partial meniscectomy, which involves removing part of the meniscus (a piece of cartilage in the knee) that is tor...

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