Effectiveness of Microfracture Augmentation in the Intercondylar Notch on Meniscal Healing: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Patients with Bucket-Handle and Longitudinal Meniscal Tears
Microfracture augmentation enhances healing after arthroscopic meniscal repair, particularly in bucket-handle tears, while longitudinal tear outcomes are favorable regardless of augmentation. These findings emphasize the importance of tear type in guiding the choice of surgical technique.
Authors
- Emal Wardak
- A. Mohebi
- Basira Bek
- Meena Obaide
- Nommanudien Naibkhil
Institutions
- Kabul University (AF)
- Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (KE)
- Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina (AF)
- Kateb University
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orthopedic Research and Reviews
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/orr.s551256
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00