A history of meniscal surgery: from ancient times to the twenty-first century.

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc

Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gent State University, Ghent, Belgium.

Published: May 2016

The science and surgery of the meniscus have evolved significantly over time. Surgeons and scientists always enjoy looking forward to novel therapies. However, as part of the ongoing effort at optimizing interventions and outcomes, it may also be useful to reflect on important milestones from the past. The aim of the present manuscript was to explore the history of meniscal surgery across the ages, from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Herein, some of the investigations of the pioneers in orthopaedics are described, to underline how their work has influenced the management of the injured meniscus in modern times. Level of evidence V.

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