title: A history of meniscal surgery: from ancient times to the twenty-first century.
abstract: The science and surgery of the meniscus have evolved significantly over time. Surgeons and scientists always enjoy looking forward to novel therapies. However, as part of the ongoing effort at optimizing interventions and outcomes, it may also be useful to reflect on important milestones from the past. The aim of the present manuscript was to explore the history of meniscal surgery across the ages, from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Herein, some of the investigations of the pioneers in orthopaedics are described, to underline how their work has influenced the management of the injured meniscus in modern times. Level of evidence V.
authors.affiliation: II Orthopaedic Clinic and Biomechanics Laboratory, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Via di Barbiano n. 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy. berardo.dimatteo@gmail.com.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Di Matteo
authors.affiliation: Trinity College and Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.affiliation: II Orthopaedic Clinic and Biomechanics Laboratory, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Via di Barbiano n. 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tarabella
authors.affiliation: Donazione Putti, Biblioteche Scientifiche Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Via Pupilli n. 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Viganò
authors.affiliation: Donazione Putti, Biblioteche Scientifiche Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Via Pupilli n. 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tomba
authors.affiliation: II Orthopaedic Clinic and Biomechanics Laboratory, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Via di Barbiano n. 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marcacci
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gent State University, Ghent, Belgium.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Verdonk
mesh_terms: D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods*; D009985:Orthopedics; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Allograft; History of surgery; Meniscal treatments; Meniscectomy; Meniscus; Scaffold