Comparative Study of Collagen versus Synthetic-Based Meniscal Scaffolds in Treating Meniscal Deficiency in Young Active Population.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of 2 different meniscal scaffolds in treating patients with irreparable partial medial meniscal tear and patients complaining of pain in the medial compartment of the knee due to a previous partial medial meniscectomy. Based on previous studies, we hypothesized that both the scaffolds are effective in improving clinical outcomes in these patient populations.

Material And Methods: Twenty-eight patients underwent collagen-based medial meniscus implantation (CMI-Menaflex) and 25 with a second-generation scaffold (Actifit).

One-step surgery with multipotent stem cells and Hyaluronan-based scaffold for the treatment of full-thickness chondral defects of the knee in patients older than 45 years.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to prospectively evaluate the medium-term effectiveness and regenerative capability of autologous adult mesenchymal stem cells, harvested as bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), along with a hyaluronan-based scaffold (Hyalofast) in the treatment of ICRS grade 4 chondral lesions of the knee joint, in patients older than 45 years.

Methods: A study group of 20 patients with an age >45 years (mean 50.0 ± 4.

Postoperative Infection After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Context: Infection after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is uncommon; if it occurs, it can lead to disastrous complications.

Objective: To analyze post-ACLR infections and identify related complications to provide the most effective treatment protocol.

Study Design: Clinical review.