Condition: Meniscus Rupture · Meniscus Injury · Osteoarthritis of Knee · Sponsor: Region Skane
The menisci of the knee joint are structures composed of cartilage and connective tissue, whose primary functions are to stabilize the joint and distribute weight across joint surfaces. In doing so, it helps protect the joint from osteoarthritis - a form of joint failure commonly referred to as "joint wear". Meniscal surgeries are among the most common orthopaedic procedures performed both in Sweden and globally. Historically, damaged menisci were treated by removing the injured part. However, this approach is linked to early-onset osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects approximately one-third of individuals over the age of 45 and ranks among the ten most common diagnoses in Europe based on years lived with disability. The knee is the most frequently affected joint, and the importance of the menisci in preserving knee function has become increasingly recognized. In recent years, advances in surgical techniques have led to a shift towards meniscus-preserving procedures. A typical injury is the displaced meniscus, in which a large portion of the meniscus becomes detached from the joint capsule and wedges itself inside the joint, causing mechanical locking and preventing full extension. A displaced meniscus often loses its blood supply and suffers mechanical damage from being compressed between the joint surfaces. To preserve the meniscus and prevent irreversible damage, early surgical intervention is required. If the injury is too old or the tissue too damaged, the injured par…
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Sofie Alerskans, MD · +46 768-487639 · sofie.alerskans@med.lu.se
Ola Svejme, MD, PhD · +46 722-106158 · ola.svejme@skane.se
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| Region Skåne, Orthopaedic department Kristianstad/Hässleholm | Hässleholm, Skåne County, Sweden | Recruiting |
| Region Skåne, Skåne University Hospital | Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden | Recruiting |
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