Treatment of meniscus lesions: personal results

We examined 167 patients 10-14 years after meniscectomy to investigate the dependence of the frequency or arthrosis on operative technique. The relationship between the first clinical signs of meniscus lesion and the time of operation is discussed. The frequency and severity of post-operative altera...

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Published inChirurg Vol. 52; no. 4; p. 275
Main Authors Fux, H D, Brunner, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.04.1981
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Female
Humans
Joint Diseases - etiology
Knee Injuries - surgery
Knee Joint - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - etiology
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Summary:We examined 167 patients 10-14 years after meniscectomy to investigate the dependence of the frequency or arthrosis on operative technique. The relationship between the first clinical signs of meniscus lesion and the time of operation is discussed. The frequency and severity of post-operative alterations is considered in connection with age of the patient at the time of operation. We agree with other authors that the late results in patients under 20 years of age are clearly worse than those in adult patients. The long-term results shown radiological alterations in 72%; however, the functional late results are good or very good in nearly 84%.
ISSN:0009-4722