Who may benefit from a procedure involving the Menaflex?
Active people with acute and chronic meniscus injuries may choose to have the Menaflex inserted following partial meniscectomy surgery. An estimated 1.3 million partial meniscectomies are performed worldwide each year to remove damaged meniscus tissue. While partial meniscectomy successfully treats the short-term symptoms associated with meniscal tears, the resulting tissue loss is linked to long-term degenerative knee joint changes. In turn, these degenerative changes are linked to osteoarthritis, reduced activity and health risks associated with lower activity levels. The Menaflex device, which is inserted following partial meniscectomy surgery, facilitates the growth of new tissue. Use of the device addresses the long-term goal of reinforcing and repairing the damaged meniscus.
