Self-Reduction of Displaced Bucket-Handle Medial Meniscal Tear in a 71-Year-Old Patient

Self-Reduction of Displaced Bucket-Handle Medial Meniscal Tear in a 71-Year-Old Patient

Background: Bucket-handle meniscal tears are rare in geriatric patients. Displaced bucket-handle meniscal tears are usually treated operatively. Due to the rarity of these tears in elderly patients and conflicting evidence regarding the use of arthroscopy versus conservative treatment, it is valuabl...

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Main Authors: Matthew L. Ciminero BS, Samuel R. Huntley BS, Alexander D. Ghasem MD, John D. Pitcher MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-12-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458515605565

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