Clinical Impact of Meniscal Scaffold Implantation in Patients with Meniscal Tears: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meniscal scaffold implantation has been introduced as a treatment for meniscal injuries, but there is still no clear consensus on its clinical impact, including its chondroprotective effect. This review aimed to assess the chondroprotective effects, clinical outcomes, and survivorship of meniscal scaffold implantation compared to meniscectomy, as well as among different types of scaffolds.

Methods

A comprehensive search strategy was performed on the databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, encompassing articles published until June 1, 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCT) and comparative studies published in English that reported results using collagen meniscal implant (CMI) and polyurethane meniscal scaffold for meniscal tear were inc

SUBMITTER: Han JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11791501 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature