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Abstract

A medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) contributes to knee joint degeneration. Arthroscopic transtibial pullout repair (ATPR) may restore biomechanical integrity for load transmission. However, degeneration persists after ATPR in certain patients, particularly those with preoperative subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee (SIFK). We explored the relationship between preoperative SIFK and osteoarthritis (OA) progression in retrospectively enrolled patients who were diagnosed as having an MMPRT and had received ATPR within a single institute. Based on their preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), these patients were then categorized into SIFK and non-SIFK groups. OA progression was evaluated by determining Kellgren–Lawrence (KL) grade changes and preoperative and postoperative median joint widths. SIFK characteristics were quantified using Image J (Version 1.52a). Both groups exhibited significant post-ATPR changes in medial knee joint widths. The SIFK group demonstrated significant KL grade changes (p < 0.0001). A larger SIFK size in the tibia and a greater lesion-to-tibia length ratio in the coronal view were positively correlated with more significant KL grade changes (p = 0.008 and 0.002, respectively). Thus, preoperative SIFK in patients with an MMPRT was associated with knee OA progression. Moreover, a positive correlation was observed between SIFK lesion characteristics and knee OA progression.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3532
JournalDiagnostics
Volume13
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2023

Keywords

  • arthroscopic
  • medial meniscus
  • pullout repair
  • root tear
  • subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Biochemistry

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