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Regeneration of meniscal avascular zone using autogenous meniscal fragments in a rabbit model
BackgroundTo investigate the effects of autologous meniscus fragment (AMF) implantation on injury in the meniscal avascular zone in mature rabbits.
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Biologic Augmentation of Isolated Meniscal Repair
Purpose of ReviewThe limited blood supply and intrinsic healing capacity of the meniscus contributes to suboptimal tissue regeneration following...
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Adapting RegentK principles for nonsurgical meniscal tear management: an innovative case report
IntroductionMeniscal tears are common knee injuries, often requiring surgical intervention, particularly in young, active individuals. However,...
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Fibronectin-coated polyurethane meniscal scaffolding supplemented with MSCs improves scaffold integration and proteoglycan production in a rabbit model
PurposeThe role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in supporting the formation of new meniscal tissue in a meniscal scaffold is not well understood. The...
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Efficacy of Intraoperative Platelet-Rich Plasma After Meniscal Repair: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
BackgroundMeniscal injuries frequently require surgical intervention to restore knee joint function and stability. Intraoperative platelet-rich...
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Treatment of chronic and complex meniscal tears with arthroscopic meniscus repair augmented with collagen matrix wrap**: failure rate and functional outcomes
PurposeMeniscal wrap** is a fully arthroscopic technique that involves enhanced meniscal repair with a tissue-engineered collagen matrix wrap**....
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Can Meniscal Healing Improve by Interventions in Adults: Systematic Review of Randomized-Controlled Trials
The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that report outcomes regarding meniscal healing,...
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Immunity-and-matrix-regulatory cells enhance cartilage regeneration for meniscus injuries: a phase I dose-escalation trial
Immunity-and-matrix-regulatory cells (IMRCs) derived from human embryonic stem cells have unique abilities in modulating immunity and regulating the...
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Subchondral bone remodeling patterns in larger animal models of meniscal injuries inducing knee osteoarthritis – a systematic review
PurposeElucidating subchondral bone remodeling in preclinical models of traumatic meniscus injury may address clinically relevant questions about...
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Preoperative diagnosis of knee cartilage, meniscal, and ligament injuries by magnetic resonance imaging
PurposeThe purpose of the study was to report on the current accuracy measures specific to 1.5-Tesla MRI of the knee in the patient population prone...
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Tear patterns and locations are different between lateral and medial compartments in patients with early anatomical failure after meniscal allograft transplantation
PurposeTo investigate the characteristics of anatomically failed grafts within 1 year after meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) and compare the...
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) augmentation does not result in more favourable outcomes in arthroscopic meniscal repair: a meta-analysis
BackgroundThe efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) augmentation for arthroscopic meniscal repair is controversial. This meta-analysis...
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Clinical significance and management of meniscal extrusion in different knee pathologies: a comprehensive review of the literature and treatment algorithm
The menisci are crescent-shaped, fibrocartilaginous structures that play a crucial role in the load transition and distribution of the contact forces...
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Repair of medial meniscus posterior root tear is effective for root healing and cartilage regeneration in opening wedge high tibial osteotomy
PurposeThis study aimed to determine whether the repair of a medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) is effective for MMPRT healing, cartilage...
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Meniscal scaffold for the treatment of partial meniscal defect—clinical and radiological outcomes in a two-year follow-up
PurposeThe aim of meniscal scaffolds is to fill the defect, allow regeneration of meniscal-like tissues, and to prevent long-term risk of cartilage...
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Meniscal Root Repair Along with Auxiliary Procedures for Joint Preservation: Current Concepts
Meniscal root repair and joint preservation surgeries have gained increased interest in the last decade, from a better interpretation of the role of...
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Patients with advanced lateral osteoarthritis can return to sports and work after distraction arthroplasty plus lateral meniscal allograft transplantation combined with cartilage repair
PurposeThis study aimed to report return to sports (RTS) and return to work (RTW) outcomes after distraction arthroplasty (DA) plus lateral meniscal...
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Effect of concurrent repair of medial meniscal posterior root tears during high tibial osteotomy for medial osteoarthritis during short-term follow-up: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundMedial meniscal posterior root tears (MMPRTs) are frequently associated with medial compartment osteoarthritis, leading to loss of meniscal...
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Current concepts and perspectives for articular cartilage regeneration
Articular cartilage injuries are common in the population. The increment in the elderly people and active life results in an increasing demand for...