Meniscal and Chondral Pathology Associated With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries – Review Article (2019) Andrew N. Pike, MD

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are commonly associated with meniscal and articular cartilage injuries, and the presence of these defects influences both short- and long-term outcomes. Multiple variables are predictive of this pathology including time from injury, age, and sex. Maintaining meniscal integrity may be protective, but clear treatment recommendations for tear subtypes remain ill defined. High-grade chondral defects have the most consistent negative effect on long-term patient-reported outcomes; however, optimal treatment is controversial.