ARTHROSCOPIC EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MENISCAL INJURIES OF THE KNEE |
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| Authors: | VP PATHANIA V KULSHRESHTHA NC ARORA |
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| Institution: | *Professor and Head, Department of Orthopaedics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040;+Trainee in Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040;#Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040 |
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| Abstract: | 50 cases of isolated meniscal injuries of the knee were evaluated and managed arthroscopically. 56% of the cases were in 25–35 year age group. In 80% of the cases military training and contact sports was the mode of injury. Maximum (42%) patients reported late (> 2 years) after the injury. On presentation, they had an average Lysholm knee score of 53.76. Medial meniscal lesion was seen in 74%. Commonest pattern of tear encountered was a longitudinal tear (40%). Depending on pattern and extent of lesion, partial meniscectomy (60%), subtotal meniscectomy (14%) and total meniscectomy (26%) were performed. Patients were followed up at six months and one year. The average Lysholm score at 6 months was 83.3 and at one year 79.5. At one year, the patient satisfaction level was 82% and patients who underwent partial meniscectomy had the best results.KEY WORDS: Arthroscopy, Meniscal tear |
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| Keywords: | Arthroscopy Meniscal tear |
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