From: The role of meniscal repair for prevention of early onset of osteoarthritis
Author | Study design | Follow-up period | Results |
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Retrospective cohort study, n = 119 | Follow up up to 5 y | Improved IKDC & Lysholm after meniscus suturing | |
Meta analysis (n = 367), comparison of meniscus suturing vs. partial meniscectomy | Follow up up to 7 y | Improved IKDC & Lysholm as well as reduced loss of function in suturing group | |
Cohort study (n = 81): comparison of meniscus suturing vs. partial meniscectomy | Follow up up to 9 y | Higher return to pre-injury activity level in suturing group | |
(Majewski et al., 2009) | Retrospective cohort study, n = 84 | Follow up up to 10 y | rotational stability after successful suturing as high as in uninjured knees |