Repair of concurrent stable ramp lesions not necessary in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction .
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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):1004-101191 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. Results demonstrated no significant difference between groups in any outcome measure assessed.
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