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Partial lateral meniscectomy in athletes

L Osti1, S H Liu, A Raskin

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine 90024-6902.

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|August 1, 1994
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Arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy offers good outcomes for athletes with isolated lateral meniscus tears. Most athletes return to sports quickly, but tear type and cartilage health impact recovery time.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Knee Arthroscopy

Background:

  • Lateral meniscus tears are common injuries in athletes.
  • Arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy is a frequent surgical intervention.
  • Understanding factors influencing recovery is crucial for athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy in athletes.
  • To identify prognostic factors affecting recovery after the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 41 athletes undergoing arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy for isolated lateral meniscus tears.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, injury details, and surgical outcomes.
  • Follow-up averaged 3 years, assessing clinical results and return to sports.

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Main Results:

  • 98% of athletes returned to full sports activities within an average of 55 days.
  • 85% of patients reported excellent or good clinical outcomes.
  • Isolated longitudinal lateral meniscus tears correlated with the best outcomes (100% excellent/good, 41 days to return).

Conclusions:

  • Arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy provides favorable outcomes for athletes with isolated lateral meniscus tears.
  • The type of meniscal tear and presence of articular cartilage lesions significantly influence prognosis and recovery duration.
  • Longitudinal tears without cartilage damage lead to the quickest return to sports.