When should the external approach be resorted to in the arthroscopic treatment of perimeniscal cyst?


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Bombaci H., Kuyumcu M., COŞKUN T., Kaya E.

SICOT-J, vol.2, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1051/sicotj/2015046
  • Journal Name: SICOT-J
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Meniscal cysts very often cause meniscal tears and especially when it is peripheral, some of the healthy parts of meniscus might be needlessly sacrificed. In particular conditions, extraarticular approaches might save some menisci. In the present study, we evaluated the conditions which required using the extraarticular approach in addition to the arthroscopic procedure, to maximally preserve the meniscus.