UJCR; 2024, Vol. 4, Issue 3
Subject of the article
Optimization of medial meniscus mobility: personalized approach and arthroscopic repair (12-15)
Authors
Mamatkulov KM¹, Abdusamatov ShN², Kholikulov MT²
Institution
Samarkand State Medical University
Abstract
Abstract Medial meniscus hypermobility is a common cause of pain and discomfort in the knee joint, particularly among athletes and active individuals. Despite extensive research on meniscal tears, hypermobility remains an underexplored issue. Arthroscopic techniques offer minimally invasive solutions, but there is still no clear treatment protocol for patients with this pathology.Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the «all-inside» arthroscopic method combined with a personalized approach for treating medial meniscus hypermobility and improving clinical outcomes in patients with different knee injuries. Methods: The study included 34 patients who underwent arthroscopic medial meniscus reconstruction using the «all-inside» technique from January 2021 to September 2023. Patients were divided into groups based on the presence or absence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the IKDC scale before and after surgery. Results: Patients showed significant improvements in subjective IKDC scores, from 54.11 to 84.56 (p < 0.005). In 85% of cases, only one segment of the meniscus was affected, enabling successful repair without further interventions. The main complications were restricted joint mobility and prolonged pain syndrome in a few patients. Conclusion: The arthroscopic method for treating medial meniscus hypermobility with a personalized approach demonstrated high clinical efficacy. However, further research is needed to identify factors influencing outcomes to minimize complications.
Key words
medial meniscus hypermobility, arthroscopy, meniscus reconstruction, anterior cruciate ligament, personalized approach
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