Summary

Meniscus tears are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Because removal of the tissue surrounding the torn meniscus can lead to reduced protection of the surrounding articular cartilage, there has recently been an increasing preference for repair. In the past 7 years in the United States, meniscus repair procedures have increased, while the number of meniscectomies has stayed the same [Abrams GD et al. Am J Sports Med 2013]. Varying rates of failure have been reported, however, and it is unclear whether age is a factor in procedural failure.