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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_IX | Pages 59 - 59
1 Mar 2012
WHITE ON WHITE MENISCAL TEARS; TO FIX OR NOT TO FIX?
Gallacher P Gilbert R Carrothers A Kanes G Roberts S Rees D Jones R Hunt A
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Hypothesis

Avascular meniscal tears can be repaired with good clinical outcomes.

Background

The mechanical disadvantage and detrimental effect to articular cartilage following meniscectomy has been well documented in the literature. Meniscal repair in the avascular (white on white zone) is controversial and would be deemed inappropriate by many.