Meniscus Repair

Meniscal preservation is preferable to meniscectomy whenever possible and when properly indicated overall success of 80–90% can be achieved. Advances in biologic augmentation techniques may further improve these outcomes but further research is needed to

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The Management of Meniscal Pathology

Eric J. Strauss  •  Laith M. Jazrawi Editors

The Management of Meniscal Pathology From Meniscectomy to Repair and Transplantation

Editors Eric J. Strauss Department of Orthopedic Surgery New York University New York USA

Laith M. Jazrawi Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Division, NYU Langone Orthopedic Center New York USA

ISBN 978-3-030-49487-2    ISBN 978-3-030-49488-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49488-9 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Preface

As our understanding of the important role the meniscus plays in normal knee kinematics and function has evolved and numerous advances have been made with respect to surgical techniques and instrumentation, the time is right for a comprehensive text on the management of meniscal pathology. We are extremely thankful to all of the contributing authors for their hard work and to our families for their consistent support, encouragement and love. New York, NY, USA 

Laith M. Jazrawi, MD Eric J. Strauss, MD

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Contents

1 Anatomy and Function������������������������������������������������������������������������������   1 Samuel L. Baron and Laith M. Jazrawi 2 Epidemiology and Classification��������������������������������������������������������������  15 Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas and Kamali Thompson 3 Meniscal Pathology: Presentation and Diagnosis ����������������������������������  27 Matthew J. Gotlin and Mehul R. Shah 4 Nonoperative Treatment of Meniscus Tears��������������������������������������������  53 Dennis Cardone, Lauren Borowski, and Anthony A. Essilfie 5 Management of Meniscal Injuries: Rese