Lesiones de raíz meniscal: una epidemia silenciosa. Conceptos actuales

Abstract

Meniscal root tears either are defined as an avulsion of the insertion of the meniscus attachment or complete radial tears that are located within 1 cm of the meniscus insertion. Untreated meniscal root tears have been reported to result in altered joint biomechanics and accelerated articular cartilage degeneration. In this regard, the "recently” recognized pathology of meniscal root tears have been reported to precipitously worsen articular cartilage degeneration, cause painful bone edema, and lead to progressive osteoarthritis if left untreated.

Meniscal root repair has been demonstrated to have high satisfaction rates and superior outcomes than arthroscopic meniscectomy for root tears. Early referral of these patients for surgery had been demonstrated to significantly decrease the progression of knee osteoarthritis and the requirement for a TKA at mid-term follow-up.