OPERATIVE RECOVERY OF MENISICAL INJURIES AND POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS
(LITERATURE REVIEW)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/1811-2471.2024.v.i2.14712Keywords:
analysis of literary sources, damage to the meniscus, meniscus suture, knee joint, rehabilitationAbstract
SUMMARY. The menisci play a key role in cushioning, lubrication, proprioception and load distribution in the knee joint. Under various types of multiaxial loads, they are often damaged. The frequency of meniscal injuries is more than 30 % of the total number of acute knee injuries. In the last century, meniscectomy was the gold standard for the treatment of meniscal tears. The negative consequences of such surgical interventions were stressful changes in the cartilage and the progressive development of osteoarthritis. For the treatment of meniscal tears, the following methods of suturing them were implemented, namely "outside-in", "inside-out", "all-inside". The implementation of modern methods of their restoration poses new challenges in the rehabilitation of patients who have undergone such an operation.
The aim – to analyze current literature data on operative treatment of meniscal tears and their rehabilitation programs.
Material and Methods. The search for scientific information was carried out in electronic databases Article, CAS, PubMed, Google Scholar.
Results. This literature review presents surgical methods for the treatment of meniscal tears, which are based on the use of modern minimally invasive technologies under arthroscopic control. Close communication between the surgical team, the rehabilitation team and the patient, explaining the goals of rehabilitation, monitoring progress, and treating potential complications appropriately is the key to successful recovery and rehabilitation.
Conclusions. The surgical procedure of menisci restoration requires a clear definition of indications, a correctly chosen technique, taking into account its advantages in each specific case. The ultimate goal of any rehabilitation process should be complete individual functional recovery while minimizing the risk of re-injury to the meniscus.
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