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Surgical management of degenerative meniscus lesions: the 2016 ESSKA meniscus consensus

  • By

  • Ph Beaufils

  • R. Becker

  • S. Kopf

  • M. Englund

  • R. Verdonk

  • M. Ollivier

  • R. Seil

  • February 16, 2017

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    Degenerative meniscus lesions (DMLs) are common in older adults, with prevalence increasing from 16% in women aged 50-59 to over 50% in men aged 70-90.

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    Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is frequently performed for DMLs, but studies show no significant benefit over non-operative treatments.

  • 3

    Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) indicate a high risk of osteoarthritis following APM, raising concerns about its long-term efficacy.

  • 4

    The ESSKA initiated a European Meniscus Consensus Project to provide a framework for managing DMLs based on scientific evidence and expert opinion.

  • 5

    The consensus defines DMLs as meniscus lesions in patients over 35 without a history of knee trauma, excluding congenital and traumatic tears.

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Surgical management of degenerative meniscus lesions: the 2016 ESSKA meniscus consensus

  • by Ph Beaufils, R. Becker, S. Kopf, M. Englund, R. Verdonk, M. Ollivier, R. Seil

  • February 16, 2017

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