Partial medial meniscectomy is an effective form of management for symptomatic medial meniscus tears and tears involving the posterior root with minimal to no degenerative joint disease, joint space narrowing, and preserved joint alignment.

Why is a partial meniscectomy performed?

If you have a tear in the white zone of the meniscus, repair surgery usually isn't done, because the meniscus may not heal. But partial meniscectomy may be done if torn pieces of meniscus are causing pain and swelling.

Why is partial meniscectomy preferred over complete meniscectomy?

Partial meniscectomy has been preferred over total meniscectomy for symptomatic meniscus injuries. One of the major advantages of the procedure is that the peripheral rim of the meniscus that is responsible for biomechanical function of the knee can be preserved.