Prior isolated meniscus surgery increases risk of future ipsilateral ACL reconstruction

LAS VEGAS — According to presented results, patients with isolated bucket-handle meniscal tears are more likely to require future ipsilateral ACL reconstruction compared with other meniscal injuries.
“A lot of the research looking at the relationship between [the] ACL and meniscus has been more so: After you have an ACL reconstruction, what is risk of getting a meniscus tear?” William McLaughlin, MD, said in his presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “So, our

LAS VEGAS — According to presented results, patients with isolated bucket-handle meniscal tears are more likely to require future ipsilateral ACL reconstruction compared with other meniscal injuries.
“A lot of the research looking at the relationship between [the] ACL and meniscus has been more so: After you have an ACL reconstruction, what is risk of getting a meniscus tear?” William McLaughlin, MD, said in his presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “So, our