Journal article
Editorial Commentary: Complications After Meniscal Surgery Are Rare and Generally Associated With Medical Comorbidity
Arthroscopy, Vol.40(6), pp.1856-1857
06/2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.12.017
PMID: 38284958
Abstract
Meniscal tears are prevalent and frequently require surgical intervention. This injury affects younger, active patients after acute trauma. Meniscal repair is often indicated. Degenerative tears are more common in elderly patients and are generally treated with partial meniscectomy. Other factors such as chronicity, stability, tear type, and associated injuries may also play a role in the treatment algorithm. In terms of complications, both procedures are generally safe, with a complication rate approximating 1%, but adverse effects such as deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, surgical-site infection, readmission, and reoperation can occur. Complications are more common in elderly patients. Moreover, recent research shows that complications are associated with medical comorbidities, with smoking, and with longer operating times.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Editorial Commentary: Complications After Meniscal Surgery Are Rare and Generally Associated With Medical Comorbidity
- Creators
- Bruno B Varone - University of IowaRobert W Westermann - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Arthroscopy, Vol.40(6), pp.1856-1857
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.12.017
- PMID
- 38284958
- NLM abbreviation
- Arthroscopy
- ISSN
- 0749-8063
- eISSN
- 1526-3231
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 01/12/2024
- Date published
- 06/2024
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Athletic Training Program
- Record Identifier
- 9984555557502771
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