Arthroscopic Meniscectomy in Older Patients

We reviewed ninety-two patients who were more than forty years old when they underwent arthroscopic meniscectomy. Their mean age was 56.7 years (range: 40 to 80 years). These patients were evaluated using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Score for meniscus injuries. There was no correlation between age, grade of osteoarthritis on preoperative radiograghs, grade of articular cartilage degeneration, and surgical results. Arthroscopic meniscectomy was proven to be an effective procedure for patients over the age of 40.