A root tear is a type of radial tear that occurs at the root segment of the meniscus. A longitudinal miniscus tear runs lengthwise along the meniscus. Depending on the specific injury, a ...

Meniscal tears are frequently symptomatic and irreparable. For patients with these tears, partial meniscectomy removes unstable fragments that may cause symptoms of locking and catching.

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Repair of meniscus root tear - Is there a difference between medial meniscus root repair and lateral meniscus root repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Development and validation of a ...