Meniscus repair was first described in 1885. It has become popular during the last 20 years with the introduction of knee arthroscopy. Long-term results are only now becoming available. This review analyzes some of the most important studies in the literature, and shows that meniscus repair in a stable knee has an excellent long-term prognosis. In terms of knee function, osteoarthrosis, and sporting ability, the results are better than with partial meniscectomy. Nevertheless, patients often prefer partial meniscectomy because the rehabilitation is much shorter.
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