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Current Concepts in Meniscus Repair

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Advanced Arthroscopy

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The function of the meniscus in joint stability, shock absorption, load transmission, cartilage nutrition, and lubrication has been well documented1–3 (Fig. 29.1). Smillie4 advocated total excision, and his philosophy became the standard of care for virtually all meniscal tears. He noted partial regeneration following meniscectomy; unfortunately, the meniscus only regenerates to about onethird normal size and is not effective in load transmission. In recent years, attention has turned to meniscal salvage rather than excision.

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  1. Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Southern Illinois, St. Mary’s-Good Samaritian Inc., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 4121 Veterans Memorial Drive, 62864, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, USA

    James C. Y. Chow M.D. (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor) (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor)

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Shelton, W.R. (2001). Current Concepts in Meniscus Repair. In: Chow, J.C.Y. (eds) Advanced Arthroscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-21541-9_39

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