Osteoarthritis Progression After Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Repair: An Analysis of Surgical Timing and Baseline Degenerative Severity
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on July 15, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Background:Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) disrupt hoop stress transmission, leading to increased contact pressures, extrusion, and accelerated medial compartment osteoarthritis (OA). Although early surgical repair is widely recommended, it ...
Background:Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) disrupt hoop stress transmission, leading to increased contact pressures, extrusion, and accelerated medial compartment osteoarthritis (OA). Although early surgical repair is widely recommended, it ...