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Arthroscopic management of knee soft tissue injuries, focusing on meniscal repair versus partial meniscectomy and ligamentous reconstruction.

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Overview

Arthroscopic primary repair of proximal anterior cruciate ligament tears yields good objective and subjective outcomes at 3.2-year follow-up in a carefully selected population [2]. For isolated tibial avulsions, arthroscopy provides superior outcomes with a reduced incidence of complications compared to open fixation, although the mini-open technique demonstrates comparable efficacy in certain instances [6].

Conversely, one-third of knee arthroscopies performed among patients with degenerative knee disease is potentially low value care [12]. Patient and/or surgeon preference may play a large role in the decision to perform an arthroscopy without a valid indication [12].

Suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery emphasize the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America [17, 18, 19, 20, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96].

Anatomy & Pathophysiology

Ligamentous

The position of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft is the most critical surgical variable, directly affecting knee biomechanics and clinical outcomes [28]. Rectangular-tunnel ACL reconstruction more closely resembles normal knee biomechanical behavior than round-tunnel procedures [32]. While different graft fixation sequences may not produce observable differences in knee kinematics, the sequence alters the in situ forces that grafts bear under loading [35]. Fixation protocols for double-bundle ACL reconstruction can restore knee kinematics without predisposing either graft to failure [25]. The double-bundle technique more consistently reproduces the biomechanical profile of the uninjured limb than single-bundle techniques, without increasing the risk of over-constraining the knee [42]. However, the effective role of anatomical double-bundle procedures in better restoring knee kinematics and allowing better clinical outcomes is questionable in an in vivo model [26], [33]. Abnormal tensile behavior occurred in anatomically placed tibial tunnels after single-incision arthroscopic ACL replacement, yet this was compatible with a stable and functional reconstructed knee at 1 year [40]. Abnormal knee kinematic patterns in ACL reconstruction knees emerge during simple, active knee flexion-extension tasks [41].

For posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, the double-bundle technique more closely restores the biomechanics of the intact knee than single-bundle reconstruction throughout the range of knee flexion [38]. Altering the normal length of the superficial medial collateral ligament results in measurable changes in knee kinematics and stability [24]. In a combined ACL plus anterolateral-deficient knee, the addition of either anterolateral ligament reconstruction or the modified Ellison procedure restores overall native knee kinematics in a biomechanical in vitro setting [31].

Meniscal

Recent studies provide important knowledge about the anatomy, epidemiology, diagnosis, and biomechanical consequences of meniscal ramp lesions, highlighting the importance of careful exploration of the posteromedial part of the knee [34]. No differences in knee joint biomechanics during jogging were observed between the leg that underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and the control leg [36]. However, knee joint biomechanics exhibited by persons who had undergone arthroscopic partial meniscectomy may explain the morphological degeneration observed at the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral compartments as patients progress from surgery [39].

Kinematics

Reconstructed knees may be subjected to significantly lower rotational loads compared with the intact knee during maneuvers involving combined in vivo loading [29]. Patients after ACL reconstruction immersed in a virtual reality environment demonstrated knee joint biomechanics that approximate those of healthy controls [37]. Kinematic implantation of total knee arthroplasty appears to achieve acceptable implant biomechanics [43]. Fluoroscopic imaging techniques can accurately measure six-degree-of-freedom knee kinematics at normal walking speeds [30].

Soft Tissue & Scarring

Subtle scarring of the anterior interval changes the biomechanics of the anterior structures of the knee and may lead to refractory anterior knee pain [27].

Classification

Arthroscopic surgery has led to the identification of previously unrecognized pathological conditions and significant new information about traditional problems [4]. Arthroscopists should maintain a low threshold for biopsy examination of abnormal tissue in patients with unusual presentations [3].

Outerbridge: This system is used to grade chondral lesions arthroscopically and demonstrates moderate accuracy [67]. There is a high prevalence of articular cartilage damage, as defined by the Outerbridge classification, in patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery for meniscal pathology [97]. Arthroscopic surgery in selected patients over 50 years of age might be beneficial if classified as Tönnis grade 0 preoperatively and/or classified as Outerbridge grade II in arthroscopic findings [104].

ICRS: The arthroscopic ICRS classification system has good interobserver and intraobserver reliability [87].

Radiographic Osteoarthritis: Six radiographic osteoarthritis classification systems demonstrated moderate (anteroposterior radiographs) to good (45° posteroanterior flexion weight-bearing radiographs) interobserver reliability and medium correlation with arthroscopic findings [88].

MRI-Based PMMRT: MRI-based medial meniscus posterior root tear (PMMRT) classifications show high interobserver agreement, but arthroscopy-validated accuracy evidence remains limited to a single study [80]. No PMMRT classification system can be endorsed as the most robust due to lack of consensus and limited arthroscopy-anchored accuracy [80].

Degenerative Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears: A novel arthroscopic classification of degenerative medial meniscus posterior root tears based on tear gap demonstrated that higher tear types (increasing displacement) are associated with higher meniscal extrusion, severe chondral wear, and greater severity of arthritis [64].

Medial Meniscal Ramp Tears: A surgically relevant classification system for medial meniscal ramp tears groups tears into 5 distinct types to optimize repair techniques and improve outcomes [62]. The classification system for medial meniscal ramp tears allows for the evaluation of differing repair patterns and their effects on postoperative clinical outcomes [79].

Other Considerations: Definitive decisions regarding meniscus repairability are made intraoperatively based on arthroscopic assessment of tear type, location, and vascularity [105]. No current MRI classification system has been shown to correlate with clinical outcomes after all types of cartilage repair surgery [103].

Clinical Presentation

The clinical evaluation of joint pathology often relies on specific physical findings and diagnostic imaging. Plica syndrome diagnosis rests on clinical history and physical examination, with confirmation achieved via arthroscopy or arthrotomy [9]. In the knee, an inferolateral parapatellar synovial fold can cause patellofemoral impingement in both knee joints [1]. For meniscal pathology, arthroscopy remains the gold standard for detecting tears, which are more common than previously identified [49, 52]. The flounce sign can be used to rule out a medial meniscus tear and is helpful during routine screening or when exploring tears not easily seen through routine portals [54].

Diagnostic imaging patterns, sex proportions, and the predominance of arthroscopic techniques for femoroacetabular impingement are consistent worldwide [15]. When the diagnosis is unclear, arthrograms can be beneficial in a selected group of patients and help in planning the therapeutic procedure [49]. Routine diagnostic arthroscopy may provide clinically meaningful value only in a subset of patients by identifying pathology not appreciated on MRI [11]. Arthroscopy has also led to the identification of previously unrecognized pathological conditions and provides significant new information about traditional problems [4].

Unusual presentations require high clinical suspicion. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the knee can present as an unusual presentation diagnosed by arthroscopy [3]. Anterior labral tears can present with posterior hip subluxation or dislocation [5].

Complication profiles in pediatric populations differ by severity. Major complications after knee arthroscopy in children and adolescents are rare, whereas minor complications are more common than major complications [10].

Investigations

Plain radiography: Clinical examination and plain radiographs are sufficient indications for knee arthroscopy, as MRI scans are not routinely necessary [57]. Radiographic examination before arthroscopy is important to aid in preoperative planning and avoid unnecessary operations, such as those involving intra-articular pull-out of an interference screw after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction [89].

MRI: MRI has no effect on the decision to perform arthroscopy or on patient outcome [55]. MRI scans are not routinely necessary as an indication for knee arthroscopy, as clinical examination and plain radiographs are sufficient [57]. MRI examination techniques are not able to replace arthroscopy for the diagnosis of cartilage damages of the knee joint [68]. Preoperative MRI underestimates articular cartilage defect size compared with findings at arthroscopic knee surgery [73]. MRI tended to grade the anterior one-third of meniscal allografts more poorly than second-look arthroscopy [58]. In-office small-bore needle arthroscopy provides improved accuracy compared with MRI for diagnosing intra-articular knee pathology, particularly in difficult cases or when MRI is contraindicated [77]. MRI at 1 year after surgery demonstrated residual tear evidence for all patients evaluated for meniscus tear repair healing using in-office needle arthroscopy [98]. Periarticular soft tissue composition, as approximated by MRI analysis, is a better predictor of outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction than body mass index [83]. MRI and second-look arthroscopic examinations showed sound evidence of graft healing after medial meniscus allograft transplantation using a modified bone plug technique [84]. There were fewer arthroscopically-confirmed associated lesions in split-depression fractures of the lateral tibial condyle than reported previously in MRI studies [65].

Ultrasonography: Ultrasonography is an effective alternative to MRI for diagnosing musculoskeletal pathology, offering real-time imaging, excellent soft-tissue contrast, and high spatial resolution without radiation exposure [59].

Other Considerations: Routine diagnostic arthroscopy may provide clinically meaningful value only in a subset of pediatric and adolescent patients by identifying pathology not appreciated on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction [11]. Arthroscopists should have a low threshold for biopsy examination of abnormal tissue in patients with unusual presentations, such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the knee [3]. Arthroscopic intervention is an appropriate modality for addressing anterior labral tears with posterior hip subluxation or dislocation in patients with continued symptoms [5]. Arthroscopically assisted procedures for acromioclavicular joint dislocation may identify concomitant injuries not initially seen on imaging or when a complete imaging evaluation is not available [81]. Even in the absence of radiographic osteoarthritis, patients with femoroacetabular impingement have a probability of extensive articular damage confirmed by arthroscopy [99]. Patterns of diagnostic imaging, sex proportions, and predominance of arthroscopic techniques for femoroacetabular impingement are consistent worldwide [15]. Interobserver variance exists in diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee, which should be considered when comparing arthroscopic findings with other imaging techniques and when relying on arthroscopic pictures for medical expert witness testimony [61]. Complete arthroscopic removal of an inferolateral parapatellar synovial fold causing patellofemoral impingement resulted in the patient becoming asymptomatic with no recurrence [1].

Treatment

Non-Operative

Conservative management serves as the primary intervention for several pathologies. For anterior ankle impingement, nonoperative treatment is first-line, with surgery indicated only when conservative measures are unsuccessful [78]. In the context of knee osteoarthritis, arthroscopy provides no benefit compared to conservative treatment in decreasing or delaying arthroplasty surgery [70]. For meniscal pathology, evidence supports meniscal repair and conservative treatment over meniscectomy, which remains overused due to non-scientific factors like technical difficulty, cost, and patient preferences [82]. Patients with meniscal root tears who receive conservative treatment exhibit higher pain scores than those undergoing arthroscopic repair [76]. Additionally, judicious use of nonoperative treatment modalities among patients who would not benefit from nonoperative care is an effective way of reducing costs in the year prior to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair [101]. For persistent post-arthroscopic knee seromas, fibrin glue is a viable non-invasive treatment option, though larger studies are needed [90].

Operative

Indications: Arthroscopy is the routine treatment for septic arthritis of the knee, as it is less invasive compared to arthrotomy [13]. For posterior ankle pathology, arthroscopy is a standardized procedure with numerous indications when conservative measures fail [16]. The main indication for hip arthroscopy is femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) [53]. Arthroscopic intervention is a safe and viable treatment option for symptomatic FAI, with patients expecting long-term improvements and high satisfaction [63]. For isolated tibial avulsion, arthroscopy results in superior outcomes with a reduced incidence of complications compared to open fixation, although mini-open techniques demonstrate comparable efficacy in certain instances [6]. Arthroscopic excision is the preferred treatment for localized pigmented villonodular synovitis in the anteromedial compartment of the knee due to its effectiveness and minimal morbidity [56]. Arthroscopic resection is effective and safe for synovial plica of the elbow if conservative treatment fails [47].

Surgical Approach / Technique: Arthroscopic soft tissue Bankart repair provides good to excellent long-term clinical results with an acceptable recurrence rate in medium-demand patients, including recreational athletes and laborers [7]. Most patients achieve successful clinically meaningful outcomes after arthroscopic repair of circumferential labral tears at a mean follow-up of approximately 5 years [8]. Knee arthroscopy is effective in treating patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis and mechanical symptoms using a novel synthetic acellular meniscal scaffold, with 76% reporting good and excellent results [74]. Complete healing of posterior horn lateral meniscal oblique radial tears (LMORT) was achieved in 80.3% of patients who underwent second-look arthroscopy after all-inside repair, with significantly improved patient-reported outcomes [75]. Both arthroscopic soft-tissue-only debridement and arthroscopic superior medial angle bony resection are effective and acceptable treatments for scapulothoracic bursitis with similar outcomes regarding shoulder function, pain, reoperation, and patient satisfaction [72]. Arthroscopic debridement for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis is effective at short-term follow-up in patients who have exhausted conservative care [66]. Open debridement and soft tissue release can be an effective salvage procedure to return mobility and function to the knee in select patients where arthroscopic techniques have failed [69].

Other Considerations: Patient and/or surgeon preference may play a large role in the decision to perform arthroscopy without a valid indication, with one-third of procedures among patients with degenerative knee disease potentially representing low-value care [12]. Nonoperative treatment should not be extended more than 1 year from injury for isolated anterolateral bundle reconstructions of the posterior cruciate ligament [86]. Guidelines for arthroscopic surgery emphasize the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America [17, 18, 19, 20].

Complications

General Arthroscopic Safety: Arthroscopy is associated with a low risk of complications and low morbidity [14]. Major complications following knee arthroscopy in children and adolescents are rare, although minor complications occur more frequently [10]. Overall complication rates are lower following arthroscopic approaches compared to open elbow debridements among ABOS Part II candidates [85].

Shoulder Instability: Arthroscopic soft tissue Bankart repair provides good to excellent long-term clinical results with an acceptable recurrence rate in medium-demand patients, including recreational athletes and laborers [7]. Both arthroscopic and open Bankart repairs are the most commonly reported procedures citing satisfactory postoperative outcomes and limited complications for anterior shoulder instability [100].

Knee Pathology and Repair: Arthroscopic primary repair of proximal anterior cruciate ligament tears results in good objective and subjective outcomes at 3.2-year follow-up in carefully selected populations [2]. Complete arthroscopic removal of an inferolateral parapatellar synovial fold renders patients asymptomatic with no recurrence [1]. Diagnosis of plica syndrome relies on clinical history and physical examination but is confirmed by arthroscopy or arthrotomy [9].

Hip Pathology: Arthroscopic labral resection in the absence of radiographic evidence of arthritis yields successful outcomes at 10-year follow-up [23]. Combined arthroscopy and femoral osteoplasty demonstrate better long-term clinical outcomes and survivorship than arthroscopy alone for femoroacetabular impingement surgery at long-term follow-up beyond fifteen years [21]. Arthroscopic matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte transplantation offers good, long-lasting results stable over time, with limited failures and reinterventions up to 15 years of follow-up [22]. Most patients achieve successful clinically meaningful outcomes after arthroscopic repair of circumferential labral tears at a mean follow-up of approximately 5 years [8].

Elbow Heterotopic Ossification: Aggressive early arthroscopic debridement after discovery of moderate to severe heterotopic ossification of the elbow, combined with postoperative radiation therapy, effectively addresses this potentially serious complication [110].

Ankle Arthrodesis: Arthroscopy is associated with a shorter hospital stay and significantly lower overall complication rates compared to open surgery for ankle arthrodesis in ankle osteoarthritis patients [91].

Tibial Avulsion: Utilization of arthroscopy for isolated tibial avulsion results in superior outcomes with a reduced incidence of complications compared to open fixation, although mini-open techniques demonstrate comparable efficacy in certain instances [6].

Other Considerations: The routine use of arthroscopy has led to the identification of previously unrecognized pathological conditions and significant new information about traditional problems [4].

Recovery

Light activity (weeks): Clinical outcomes for specific soft tissue procedures demonstrate rapid functional recovery. Arthroscopic soft tissue Bankart repair yields good to excellent long-term results in medium-demand patients, including recreational athletes and laborers [7]. Similarly, arthroscopic reconstruction of posterolateral injuries provides good clinical and subjective results after a minimum follow-up of 2 years [106]. For patients undergoing arthroscopic treatment of osteoarthritis with a defined protocol, the mean survival time is 6.8 years, with 40% of patients delaying arthroplasty for a minimum of 10 years [109].

Full activity (months): Long-term functional stability is achievable across various arthroscopic interventions. Arthroscopic matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte transplantation (MACT) offers good and long-lasting results that remain stable over time, with limited failures and reinterventions for up to 15 years of follow-up [22]. At up to 10 years post-surgery, 86% of fresh-frozen meniscal allograft transplants (MATs) with soft tissue fixation remain in situ, with satisfactory clinical results present for approximately 70% of patients [116]. Complete arthroscopic removal of an inferolateral parapatellar synovial fold results in patients becoming asymptomatic with no recurrence [1].

Complete recovery / outcome plateau (months): Final outcomes stabilize based on the specific pathology and surgical technique. Patients with complete capsular closure after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) show superior long-term outcomes and achieve higher rates of meaningful clinical success compared with patients with partial capsular closure at a minimum 5-year follow-up [107]. Predictors of poor outcome after surgical treatment of arthrofibrosis following ligament reconstruction include global arthrofibrosis and a greater than 6-month time interval from primary reconstruction to surgical release [114].

Rehabilitation protocol: Postoperative management varies by procedure. Long-term postoperative range of motion is significantly greater following arthroscopic treatment compared to open treatment for acute septic arthritis of the native knee [102]. Both one-incision and two-incision techniques for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patellar tendon graft are comparable in terms of stability and functional outcome at short-term follow-up [108].

Functional milestones: Patient-reported outcomes are influenced by symptom duration and reoperation timing. Patients with a preoperative duration of symptomatic medial knee overload/arthritis of two years or greater do not experience inferior patient-reported outcomes (PRO) or clinical outcomes than patients with a symptom duration of less than 2 years at mid-term follow-up [119]. Among patients requiring reoperation for intra-articular defects, the average time to reoperation is nearly 5 months shorter for patients receiving arthroscopy than for patients who did not receive arthroscopy [118].

Other Considerations: Several factors influence long-term success and future surgical planning. A change in treatment plan is made in 47% of cases in which staging arthroscopy is used to evaluate articular cartilage surfaces [113]. There is a variable time-dependent relationship between the timing of knee arthroscopy and the outcome of a subsequent knee arthroplasty, with literature suggesting a delay between three months to one year, though no absolute guidelines exist [115]. Even though the long-term results of surgical treatment for full-thickness articular surface lesions remain unknown, the early results are encouraging [117].

Key Evidence

• [L4] Complete arthroscopic removal of the tissue resulted in the patient becoming asymptomatic with no recurrence. [1] (10.1016/j.arthro.2005.12.041)
• [L3] Arthroscopic primary repair has resulted in good objective and subjective outcomes at 3.2-year follow-up in a carefully selected population. [2] (10.1007/s00167-018-5338-z)
• [L5] Arthroscopists should have a low threshold when deciding on biopsy examination of abnormal tissue in patients with unusual presentations. [3] (10.1016/j.arthro.2006.01.016)
• [L5] The routine use of arthroscopy has led to the identification of previously unrecognized pathological conditions and significant new information about traditional problems. [4] (10.2106/00004623-198365030-00027)
• [L4] Arthroscopic intervention serves as an appropriate modality for addressing this pathology in patients with continued symptoms. [5] (10.1016/j.arthro.2008.04.059)
• [L1] The utilization of arthroscopy resulted in superior outcomes with a reduced incidence of complications, although in certain instances, the mini open technique demonstrated comparable efficacy to arthroscopy. [6] (10.1177/2325967124s00424)
• [L4] Arthroscopic soft tissue Bankart repair may provide good to excellent long-term clinical results with an acceptable recurrence rate in medium-demand patients (recreational athletes and laborers). [7] (10.1177/2325967119881648)
• [L4] Most patients achieved successful clinically meaningful outcomes after arthroscopic repair at a mean follow-up of approximately 5 years. [8] (10.1177/23259671261418674)
• [L4] Diagnosis rests on clinical history and physical examination but is confirmed by arthroscopy or arthrotomy. [9] (10.2106/00004623-198062020-00008)
• [L4] Major complications after knee arthroscopy in children and adolescents are rare, but minor complications are more common. [10] (10.1016/j.arthro.2014.02.028)
• [L4] These results suggest that routine diagnostic arthroscopy may provide clinically meaningful value only in a subset of patients by identifying pathology not appreciated on MRI. [11] (10.1177/23259671261430753)
• [L4] Patient and/or surgeons preference may play a large role in the decision to perform an arthroscopy without a valid indication. [12] (10.1007/s00167-021-06615-7)
• [L3] As arthroscopy is the less invasive method, it should be considered the routine treatment. [13] (10.1007/s00167-015-3659-8)
• [L5] Arthroscopy is scientifically proven, based on evidence, and will remain a central part of orthopedic research due to low risk of complications and low morbidity. [14] (10.1136/jisakos-2017-000156)
• [L4] However, patterns of diagnostic imaging, sex proportions, and predominance of arthroscopic techniques are consistent worldwide. [15] (10.1016/j.arthro.2014.06.008)
• [L5] It emphasizes that while conservative treatment is the initial approach, arthroscopy is a standardized procedure with numerous indications for posterior pathology when conservative measures fail. [16] (10.1136/jisakos-2016-000082)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [17] (10.1016/s0749-8063(08)00525-2)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [18] (10.1016/s0749-8063(07)00442-2)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [19] (10.1016/s0749-8063(08)00167-9)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [20] (10.1016/s0749-8063(07)00007-2)
• [L3] This study demonstrates better long-term clinical outcomes and survivorship with combined arthroscopy and femoral osteoplasty compared to arthroscopy alone. [21] (10.1177/2325967121s00608)
• [L4] Arthroscopic MACT offered good and long-lasting results that were stable over time and resulted in a limited number of failures and reinterventions for up to 15 years of follow-up. [22] (10.1177/0363546520949849)
• [L4] Arthroscopic labral resection in the absence of radiographic evidence of arthritis can result in successful outcomes with 10 year follow-up. [23] (10.1016/j.arthro.2008.04.058)
• [L5] Altering the normal ligament length resulted in measurable changes in knee kinematics and stability. [24] (10.1007/s00167-011-1519-8)
• [L5] Both fixation protocols restored knee kinematics without predisposing either graft to failure. [25] (10.1177/0363546507300822)
• [L4] The effective role of the anatomical double-bundle procedure in better restoring knee kinematics should be questioned in an in vivo model. [26] (10.1177/0363546507305677)
• [L4] Subtle scarring of the anterior interval changes the biomechanics of the anterior structures of the knee and may lead to refractory anterior knee pain. [27] (10.1177/0363546508320480)
• [L4] The position of an ACL graft is the most critical surgical variable because it has a direct effect on knee biomechanics and, ultimately, on clinical outcome. [28] (10.1177/0363546505279922)
• [L3] During such maneuvers, the reconstructed knee may be subjected to significantly lower rotational loads compared with the intact knee. [29] (10.1016/j.arthro.2011.06.028)
• [L5] The presented technique can be used to accurately measure the 6DOF knee kinematics at normal walking speeds. [30] (10.1186/1749-799x-4-6)
• [Paper] In a biomechanical in vitro setting, addition of either ALLR or modified Ellison procedure restored overall native knee kinematics in a combined ACL plus anterolateral-deficient knee. [31] (10.1136/jisakos-2019-000360)
• [L5] The RET ACL-reconstructed knee more closely resembled the normal knee in biomechanical behavior. [32] (10.1016/j.arthro.2014.05.027)
• [L4] The effective role of the anatomical double-bundle procedure in better restoring knee kinematics and allowing better clinical outcomes should be questioned in an in vivo model. [33] (10.1177/0363546509339021)
• [L5] Although more research is still necessary, several recent studies have given us important knowledge about the anatomy, epidemiology, diagnosis, and the biomechanical consequences of these tears, highlighting the importance of the careful and systematic exploration of the posteromedial part of the knee. [34] (10.1007/s00167-022-07292-w)
• [L5] While a difference in knee kinematics may not be observable with different graft fixation sequences, fixation sequence can alter the in situ forces that the grafts bear under knee loading. [35] (10.1007/s00167-014-3158-3)
• [L3] Comparing the APM leg and control leg, no differences in knee joint biomechanics during jogging for the variables assessed were observed. [36] (10.1177/0363546517698934)
• [L3] Patients after ACLR immersed in a virtual reality environment demonstrated knee joint biomechanics that approximate those of healthy controls. [37] (10.1007/s00167-014-3374-x)
• [L5] A double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can more closely restore the biomechanics of the intact knee than can the single-bundle reconstruction throughout the range of knee flexion. [38] (10.1177/03635465000280020201)
• [L3] Knee joint biomechanics exhibited by persons who had undergone arthroscopic partial meniscectomy gait may go some way to explaining the morphological degeneration observed at the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral compartments of the knee as patients progress from surgery. [39] (10.1007/s00167-012-2075-6)
• [L3] Abnormal tensile behavior occurred in anatomically placed tibial tunnels and was compatible with a stable and functional reconstructed knee at 1 year. [40] (10.1177/03635465990270030301)
• [L4] This study demonstrates that abnormal knee kinematic patterns in ACLR knees emerge during a simple, active knee flexion-extension task that can be performed in an MRI scanner. [41] (10.1177/0363546517724417)
• [L3] The DB technique more consistently reproduced the biomechanical profile of the uninjured limb than did the SB technique without increasing the risk of over-constraining the knee. [42] (10.1007/s00167-010-1247-5)
• [Paper] Kinematic implantation of TKA can be done reliably at a low cost and appears to achieve acceptable implant biomechanics. [43] (10.1016/j.otsr.2020.102773)
• [L4] The arthroscopic resection is effective and safe if conservative treatment fails. [47] (10.1302/2058-5241.5.200027)
• [L5] Arthrograms can be beneficial in a selected group of patients, particularly when the diagnosis is not clear or if it will help in planning the therapeutic procedure, but may not be necessary when signs and symptoms are clear as arthroscopy is the gold standard. [49] (10.1007/s00167-007-0464-z)
• [L3] However, less than half present to secondary care and only 22% undergo arthroscopy. [52] (10.1007/s00167-021-06458-2)
• [L4] The main indication for hip arthroscopy today is FAI. [53] (10.1177/2325967114s00133)
• [L2] Use of this sign in routine knee arthroscopy can be helpful, particularly during screening procedure and in exploring tears which are usually not seen easily through routine portals. [54] (10.1186/s12891-015-0800-2)
• [L1] We found no effect of MRI on the decision to perform arthroscopy or patient outcome. [55] (10.1016/j.arthro.2007.05.020)
• [L4] Arthroscopic excision is the preferred treatment due to its effectiveness and minimal morbidity. [56] (10.1007/s00167-003-0448-6)
• [L3] The data suggests that MRI scans are not routinely necessary as an indication for knee arthroscopy, as clinical examination and plain radiograph are sufficient. [57] (10.1007/s00167-009-0835-8)
• [L3] MRI tended to grade the anterior one-third more poorly than second-look arthroscopy. [58] (10.1016/j.arthro.2014.11.041)
• [L5] Ultrasonography is an effective alternative to MRI for diagnosing musculoskeletal pathology, offering real-time imaging, excellent soft-tissue contrast, and high spatial resolution without radiation exposure, though its utility remains underutilized in orthopaedic surgery compared to other modalities. [59] (10.5435/jaaos-d-16-00221)
• [L4] These results should be considered when comparing arthroscopic findings with other imaging techniques and when relying on arthroscopic pictures for medical expert witness testimony. [61] (10.1007/s001670050066)
• [L4] The system groups tears into 5 distinct types to optimize repair techniques and improve outcomes. [62] (10.1016/j.arthro.2025.03.015)
• [L4] Arthroscopic intervention is a safe and viable treatment option for patients with symptomatic FAI, and patients can expect long-term improvements and high satisfaction. [63] (10.1177/03635465211055485)
• [L3] The classification system demonstrated that a higher tear type (increasing displacement of the tear gap in arthroscopic surgery) is associated with higher meniscal extrusion, severe chondral wear, and greater severity of arthritis. [64] (10.1177/2325967119827945)
• [L2] There were fewer arthroscopically-confirmed associated lesions than reported previously in MRI studies. [65] (10.1302/0301-620x.96b12.34077)
• [L4] Arthroscopic debridement for the management of mild to moderate knee OA is effective at short-term follow-up in patients who have exhausted conservative care. [66] (10.1016/j.arthro.2024.03.016)
• [L5] The Outerbridge classification was moderately accurate when used to grade chondral lesions arthroscopically. [67] (10.1177/03635465030310012601)
• [L2] MRI examination techniques recommended in the literature are not able to replace arthroscopy for the diagnosis of cartilage damages of the knee joint. [68] (10.1007/s00167-003-0393-4)
• [L4] Open debridement and soft tissue release can be an effective salvage procedure to return mobility and function to the knee in select patients where arthroscopic techniques have failed. [69] (10.1177/03635465990270050201)
• [L3] Compared with conservative treatment, arthroscopy provided no benefit in decreasing or delaying arthroplasty surgery. [70] (10.1016/j.arthro.2017.09.023)
• [L3] Both arthroscopic soft-tissue-only debridement and arthroscopic superior medial angle bony resection are effective and acceptable treatments for scapulothoracic bursitis with similar outcomes in regards to shoulder function, pain, reoperation, and patient satisfaction. [72] (10.1177/2325967121s00695)
• [L2] Thus, before arthroscopic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons should consider treatment strategies that are appropriate for a larger defect than predicted by preoperative MRI. [73] (10.1177/0363546512472044)
• [L4] Knee arthroscopy is effective in treating patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis and mechanical symptoms, with 76% reporting good and excellent results. [74] (10.1016/j.arthro.2011.03.031)
• [L4] Complete healing of LMORT was achieved in 80.3% of patients who underwent second-look arthroscopy, and patient-reported outcomes were significantly improved postoperatively. [75] (10.1177/03635465221126506)
• [L3] Patients who underwent arthroscopic repair had lower pain scores than patients with conservative treatment in the follow-up. [76] (10.1186/s12891-024-07359-4)
• [Paper] In-office arthroscopy offers a cost-effective, safer alternative to formal diagnostic arthroscopy and provides improved accuracy compared with MRI for diagnosing intra-articular knee pathology, particularly in difficult cases or when MRI is contraindicated. [77] (10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.044)
• [L5] Conservative treatment is the first-line treatment, with surgery indicated only when conservative measures are unsuccessful. [78] (10.1136/jisakos-2019-000282)
• [L4] This classification system allows for the ability to evaluate differing repair patterns and their effects on postoperative clinical outcomes. [79] (10.1177/2325967125s00101)
• [L2] MRI-based PMMRT classifications show high interobserver agreement, but arthroscopy-validated accuracy evidence remains limited (single study); no system can be endorsed as most robust. [80] (10.1002/ksa.70130)
• [L3] Arthroscopically assisted may have the ability to identify concomitant injuries not initially seen on imaging or when a complete imaging evaluation is not available. [81] (10.1177/2325967125s00151)
• [L5] The paper argues that while evidence supports meniscal repair and conservative treatment, meniscectomy remains overused due to non-scientific factors like technical difficulty, cost, and patient preferences; it calls for a critical analysis of literature to reduce unnecessary resections. [82] (10.1007/s00167-014-3471-x)
• [L3] Periarticular soft tissue composition, as approximated by the novel MRI analysis of this study, is a better predictor of outcomes following ACL reconstruction than is BMI. [83] (10.1007/s00167-018-4966-7)
• [L4] MRI and second-look arthroscopic examinations showed sound evidence of graft healing. [84] (10.1016/j.arthro.2011.02.013)
• [L3] Overall rates of complication were lower following arthroscopic approaches in this cohort of surgeons. [85] (10.1177/23259671261425647)
• [L4] Nonoperative treatment should not be extended more than 1 year from injury. [86] (10.1177/0363546509333479)
• [L4] The arthroscopic ICRS classification system has good interobserver and intraobserver reliability. [87] (10.1016/j.arthro.2016.12.012)
• [L1] The overall estimates with the six radiographic classification systems demonstrated moderate (anteroposterior radiographs) to good (45° posteroanterior flexion weight-bearing radiographs) interobserver reliability and medium correlation with arthroscopic findings. [88] (10.2106/jbjs.m.00929)
• [L4] They emphasize the importance of radiographic examination before arthroscopy to aid in preoperative planning and avoid unnecessary operations. [89] (10.1007/s00167-005-0018-1)
• [L5] Although larger studies are certainly needed, this case suggests fibrin glue is a viable non-invasive treatment option for persistent post-arthroscopic knee seromas. [90] (10.1007/s00167-013-2505-0)
• [L1] However, arthroscopy was associated with a shorter hospital stay and significantly lower overall complication rates compared to open surgery. [91] (10.3390/jcm12103574)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [92] (10.1016/s0749-8063(14)00453-8)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [93] (10.1016/s0749-8063(08)00099-6)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [94] (10.1016/s0749-8063(11)01135-2)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [95] (10.1016/s0749-8063(10)00644-4)
• [L5] This statement outlines suggested guidelines for the practice of arthroscopic surgery, emphasizing the need for appropriate training, privileges, and performance review by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. [96] (10.1016/s0749-8063(09)00583-0)
• [L4] This study shows a high prevalence of articular cartilage damage as defined by the Outerbridge classification in patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery for meniscal pathology. [97] (10.1016/j.arthro.2012.02.029)
• [L4] MRI at 1 year after surgery demonstrated residual tear evidence for all patients. [98] (10.1016/j.asmr.2021.08.003)
• [L4] The arthroscopist should inform the patient that even in absence of radiographic OA, the probability of extensive articular damage does exist. [99] (10.1016/j.arthro.2013.09.014)
• [L4] Arthroscopic Bankart and open Bankart were the most commonly reported procedures that cite satisfactory postoperative outcomes and limited complications. [100] (10.1177/2325967118805983)
• [L3] Judicious use of nonoperative treatment modalities among patients who would not benefit from nonoperative care will be an effective way of reducing costs. [101] (10.1177/2325967120937016)
• [L3] Long-term postoperative range of motion was significantly greater following arthroscopic treatment. [102] (10.2106/jbjs.16.00110)
• [L1] No current MRI classification system has been shown to correlate with clinical outcomes after all types of cartilage repair surgery. [103] (10.1177/0363546513485931)
• [L4] Arthroscopic surgery performed in selected patients over 50 years of age might be beneficial if classified as Tönnis grade 0 preoperatively and/or classified as Outerbridge grade II in the arthroscopic findings. [104] (10.1186/s13018-016-0504-9)
• [L5] Definitive decisions regarding repairability are made intraoperatively based on arthroscopic assessment of tear type, location, and vascularity. [105] (10.1177/03635465990270022301)
• [L4] The arthroscopic reconstruction of posterolateral injuries provides good clinical and subjective results after a minimum follow up of 2 years. [106] (10.1177/2325967120s00304)
• [L3] At a minimum 5-year follow-up, patients with complete capsular closure after hip arthroscopy for FAIS show superior long-term outcomes and achieve higher rates of meaningful clinical success when compared with patients with partial capsular closure. [107] (10.1016/j.arthro.2021.01.035)
• [L1] Both techniques are comparable in terms of stability and functional outcome at short-term follow-up. [108] (10.1007/s001670050052)
• [L3] The mean survival time after arthroscopic treatment of osteoarthritis with a defined protocol was 6.8 years, with 40% of patients delaying arthroplasty for a minimum of 10 years. [109] (10.1016/j.arthro.2012.08.018)
• [L4] Aggressive early arthroscopic debridement after discovery with the addition of postoperative radiation therapy has proved effective in addressing this potentially serious complication. [110] (10.1016/j.arthro.2013.03.050)
• [L4] A change in treatment plan was made in 47% of cases in which staging arthroscopy was used to evaluate articular cartilage surfaces. [113] (10.1177/2325967119s00261)
• [L4] Predictors of poor outcome were global arthrofibrosis and greater than 6-month time interval from primary reconstruction and surgical release. [114] (10.1007/s00167-011-1472-6)
• [L5] There is a variable time-dependent relationship between the timing of knee arthroscopy and the outcome of a subsequent knee arthroplasty, with literature suggesting a delay between three months to one year, though no absolute guidelines exist. [115] (10.1016/j.arth.2025.02.004)
• [L4] Up to 10 years after surgery, 86% of fresh-frozen MATs with soft tissue fixation were still in situ, and satisfactory clinical results were present for about 70% of patients. [116] (10.1177/0363546520932923)
• [L5] Even though the long-term results of surgical treatment for full-thickness articular surface lesions remain unknown, the early results are encouraging. [117] (10.5435/00124635-200005000-00005)
• [L3] Among patients requiring reoperation for intra-articular defects, the average time to reoperation was nearly 5 months shorter for patients receiving arthroscopy than for patients who did not receive arthroscopy. [118] (10.1177/2325967119s00325)
• [L4] Patients with a preoperative duration of symptomatic medial knee overload/arthritis of two years or greater do not experience inferior PRO or clinical outcomes than patients with a symptom duration of less than 2 years at mid-term follow-up. [119] (10.1016/j.jisako.2022.03.003)

See Also

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament
• Biomechanics
• Anatomy

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