Complications
Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
variable
medium
Inappropriately managed meniscal tears and tears resulting in meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy predispose patients to develop degenerative arthritis. This is largely due to the increased intra-articular contact stresses associated with a compromised meniscus.
Time since meniscectomy is considered a predictive factor for developing degenerative arthritis, with outcome further influenced by activity level and body mass index of the patient, quality of repair, ligament stability, and pre-existing arthritic changes.[51]
Regular follow-up care to promote proper muscle conditioning, flexibility, healthy body weight, and correct alignment helps prevent this complication.
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