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Review
. 2020 Jan;39(1):185-196.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2019.08.002.

Return to Play Following Meniscal Repair

Taylor J Wiley  1 , Nicholas J Lemme  2 , Stephen Marcaccio  2 , Steven Bokshan  2 , Paul D Fadale  2 , Cory Edgar  3 , Brett D Owens  2
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Return to Play Following Meniscal Repair

Taylor J Wiley et al. Clin Sports Med. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Meniscal injuries in athletes present a challenging problem. Surgeons must balance the needs of the healing meniscus with the desire of the athlete to return to play as quickly as possible. Evidence-based rehabilitation protocols are important for ensuring a successful meniscal repair and preventing athletes from returning to play prematurely. Ultimately, however, the return to play determination requires a shared decision-making approach between the physician, the athlete, and the providers involved in the athlete's rehabilitation process. This decision considers not only the athlete's ability to meet return-to-play criteria but also their season-specific and career goals.

Keywords: Athlete; Meniscus; Repair; Return to play; Sports.

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