Novel Techniques in Meniscus Repair
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: meniscus repair; arthroscopic surgery; meniscal root tear; knee joint preservation; meniscal healing; sports medicine; regenerative orthopedics
Interests: arthroscopy; ligament; meniscus; cartilage; osteoarthritis; biology; animal model
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Meniscal preservation and repair are rapidly evolving fields in orthopedic surgery, driven by the recognition that maintaining meniscal integrity is crucial for joint biomechanics, cartilage protection, and long-term knee function. In recent years, novel surgical techniques, implant designs, and biological augmentation strategies have significantly advanced the outcomes of meniscus repair. These innovations reflect a shift from meniscectomy toward meniscal preservation and regeneration.
This Special Issue on "Novel Techniques in Meniscus Repair" aims to highlight the latest advancements in the surgical management of meniscal injuries, including both experimental and clinical studies. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore emerging technologies, refined repair techniques, and novel biological approaches intended to improve healing and long-term joint preservation.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel arthroscopic repair techniques and instrumentation;
- Biomechanical evaluations of new repair strategies;
- Meniscal root and ramp lesion repair innovations;
- Augmentation with scaffolds, biologics, or cellular therapies;
- Imaging-guided assessment and surgical planning;
- Postoperative rehabilitation protocols optimized for tissue healing;
- Long-term clinical and radiologic outcomes of advanced repair techniques;
- Basic science studies on meniscal biology and healing mechanisms.
All submissions that contribute to a deeper understanding of innovative meniscus repair approaches and their clinical applications are highly encouraged.
Dr. Yuya Kodama
Dr. Yuki Okazaki
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- meniscus repair
- arthroscopic surgery
- meniscal root tear
- biologic augmentation
- knee joint preservation
- meniscal healing
- sports medicine
- regenerative orthopedics
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