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Repair of concurrent stable ramp lesions not necessary in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction

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January 2018

Repair of concurrent stable ramp lesions not necessary in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction

Vol: 7| Issue: 1| Number:14| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2

Is It Necessary to Repair Stable Ramp Lesions of the Medial Meniscus During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Am J Sports Med. 2017 Apr;45(5):1004-1011

Contributing Authors:
X Liu L Hong H Zhang H Feng XS Wang GY Song

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91 patients scheduled for ACL reconstruction and with a concurrent stable ramp lesion of the meniscus were randomized to repair or abrasion/trephination of the ramp lesion. Patients were followed for a minimum of 2 years for functional outcome, including Lysholm score and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score, knee stability results, and lesion healing assessed on MRI....

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