title: Results of meniscectomy and meniscal repair in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
abstract: Meniscal tears are commonly associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. A deficient medial meniscus results in knee instability and could lead to higher stress forces on the ACL reconstruction. Comparison of results in meniscectomy and meniscal repairs revealed worse clinical outcomes in meniscectomy, but higher re-operation rates in meniscal repairs. Our aim was to review the results of ACL reconstruction associated with meniscectomy or meniscal repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, H. Umberto I, Torino, Italy.
authors.forename: Davide
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Deledda
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, H. Umberto I, Torino, Italy.
authors.forename: Federica
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rosso
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, H. Umberto I, Torino, Italy.
authors.forename: Umberto
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Cottino
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, H. Umberto I, Torino, Italy.
authors.forename: Davide Edoardo
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Bonasia
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, H. Umberto I, Torino, Italy.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rossi
keywords: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; cartilage; meniscal repair; meniscectomy; osteoarthritis