CLINICAL OUTCOME OF ARTHROSCOPIC REPAIR FOR ISOLATED MENISCUS TEAR IN SPORTS STUDENTS
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Introduction: Isolated meniscus tears represent a common orthopedic injury, particularly among sports students engaged in rigorous physical activities.
Objective: The main objective of the study is to find the clinical outcome of arthroscopic repair for isolated meniscus tear in sports students.
Methodology of the study: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at Orthopedic Unit, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad Pakistan from 2022 to 2023. Data were collected from 152 participants from different sports departments. Participants' demographic information, including age, gender, sports played, and level of competition, is recorded at baseline. Preoperative assessments, including physical examination findings, imaging studies, and functional scores were documented. Surgical details, such as the type of meniscal tear, tear location, repair technique and concomitant procedures were systematically recorded. Postoperative follow-up visits are scheduled at regular intervals 3 months, 6 months, 1 year to assess clinical outcomes, including pain scores, range of motion, knee stability, functional scores, and return to sports timeline.
Results: Data were collected from 152 participants. Mean age was 21.4 ± 2.3 years and there were 100 male and 52 female participants. Most played sport was football (n=60) and mean lysholm knee score was 62.8 ± 8.5. Participants reported a mean postoperative pain score of 2.1 (VAS ± SD 1.2), suggesting effective pain management following surgery. Significant improvements in range of motion were noted, with mean improvements of 25° (± 5°) in flexion and 10° (± 3°) in extension. The mean time to return to sports activities was 5.6 months (± 1.8), highlighting a relatively rapid recovery period.
Conclusion: It is concluded that arthroscopic repair demonstrates high clinical success rates and favorable outcomes in sports students with isolated meniscus tears. Tear location and repair technique did not significantly impact treatment efficacy, highlighting the versatility of arthroscopic repair in this population.
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Dr. Muhammad Adeel
Assistant Professor Orthopedic, Ayub Medical College and Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad.
Muhammad Ali Usman
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, Abbottabad International Medical Institute Abbottabad
Babar Shahzad Sadiq
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad
Dr Muhammad Tayab
PGR Orthopaedic B Unit ATH Abbottabad