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Arthrographically assisted splint therapy: a 6-month follow-up.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|August 1, 1986
Summary
Repositioning splint therapy successfully treated 88% of patients for meniscal displacement. Six patients (12%) still required surgery, indicating further analysis of splint treatment effectiveness is ongoing.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Meniscal displacement is a common orthopedic condition.
- Conservative treatments are sought to avoid surgical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of repositioning splint therapy for meniscal displacement.
- To determine the success rate of non-surgical meniscal displacement treatment.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 51 patients with meniscal displacement was treated with repositioning splint therapy.
- Patients were followed for a minimum of six months post-treatment.
Main Results:
- A high success rate of 88% (45 out of 51 patients) was observed with splint therapy.
- 12% of patients (6 out of 51) ultimately required surgical intervention for meniscal displacement.
Conclusions:
- Repositioning splint therapy demonstrates significant success in treating meniscal displacement.
- Further analysis of pre- and post-treatment signs and symptoms will provide deeper insights into treatment outcomes.