Table 4 Studies analyzing RTS after isolated meniscal repair
From: Rehabilitation and return to sports after isolated meniscal repairs: a new evidence-based protocol
Manuscript | No of patients | RTS (%) | Time to RTS (median) | Meniscal tears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alvarez-Diaz et al. [36] | 14 | 92 | 4.3 months | Longitudinal vertical |
Logan et al. [31] | 7 | 71 | 5.6 months | Longitudinal vertical (82.2%), Complex (11.1%), Partial (6.7%) |
Griffin et al. [37] | 16 | 75 | 4.3 months | Longitudinal vertical (63%) Bucket handle (27%) |
Pujol et al. [38] | 21 | 95 | 10 months (same level) | Longitudinal horizontal |
Tucciarone et al. [39] | 20 | 90 | - | Longitudinal vertical (90%) Bucket handle (10%) |
Vanderhave et al. [40] | 14 | 100 | 6.5 months | Longitudinal vertical (32%), bucket-handle (31%), and complex (37%) |