The use of autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix combined with meniscal repair in the treatment of parameniscal cyst: clinical results and cyst recurrence after 2-year of follow up

Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics

Table 1 Inclusion and Exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria	Exclusion criteria
Lateral parameniscal cysts unresponsive to medical treatment^a for a minimum of 6 months	Anterior and/or posterior cruciate ligament tears
History of knee trauma	Concomitant collateral ligament tears
Knee MRI and X rays available before surgery	Previous ipsilateral femur or tibia fracture
Meniscal suture	Rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis
No problem referred at knee before trauma	Partial meniscectomy
At least 24 months of follow up	Loss of follow up

^aRest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) pain killers, physiotherapy, steroid and/or viscosupplementation injection