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Overview
Introduction
In this educational course, expert orthopedic surgeons from around the world discuss the difficult decisions around repair vs. resection of meniscal tears. Through case reviews, evidence based discussions and expert opinion, the faculty discuss why you should always try to save the meniscus and if it's not possible, the goals of meniscectomy.
Pre-requisites
- None
What you will learn
- Make evidence based decisions on when to repair or resect a meniscal tear
- Explain evidence based indications for meniscal repair
- Explain what the long term data shows on the effects of meniscal resection on cartilage and joint health
Contributors
- Dr Charles Brown, United Arab Emirates
- Dr Jorge Chahla, United States of America
- Dr David Flanigan, United States of America
- Mr James Robinson, United Kingdom
- Professor Romain Seil, Luxembourg
- Dr Seth Sherman, United States of America
- Dr Geoffrey Van Thiel, United States of America
- Professor Peter Verdonk, Belgium
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Accreditations
Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng)
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Royal College of Surgeons of England*
*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
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