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Meniscus Tears:

A Comprehensive Review of the Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Surgical Treatments

Original Release Date: June 12, 2024

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About the Event

Introducing the 2024 INJURY INSIGHT Series, Medical & Life Care Consulting offers a four-part annual webinar series dedicated to educating adjusters, employers, and industry stakeholders on the rehabilitation and recovery processes within workers’ compensation. In Session 2, we delve into an employee-centric understanding of injuries, focusing on meniscal anatomy’s modern elements. Detailed information on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of meniscal tears will be explored, covering the full range of lesions from vertical to radial tears and root avulsions. The session concludes by presenting the latest evidence on outcomes for various techniques, aligning with our commitment to improving communication and outcomes for all stakeholders in the realm of workers’ compensation.

• Describe modern elements of meniscal anatomy
• Provide detailed information on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of meniscal tears
• Discuss the full range of meniscal lesions, from vertical tears to radial tears and root avulsions
• Present the latest evidence on outcomes of different techniques

Presenter: Dr Brian McKeon

Dr. McKeon is the Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Boston Celtics. He
also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts University School
of Medicine. He is an active member of multiple academic societies, including the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
(AOSSM), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the NBA Team Physicians
Society.

 

Dr. McKeon currently participates in clinical trials and funded research studies related to
articular cartilage, synovial inflammation, stem cell therapies, and artificial meniscal implants.
His primary clinical interests lie in sports medicine and the treatment of sports-related injuries,
with an emphasis on performing minimally invasive surgery on shoulders, knees, and elbows.

2024 INJURY INSIGHT Session 2 Presenter: Dr Brian McKeon

Other Sessions

Prosthetic Considerations for the Injured Worker

Presenter: Dr. Dale Berry
Date: Nov 13, 2024 | 1:00 pm ET

Regenerative Orthopedics: New Treatment Options of Common Orthopedic Injuries

Presenter: Dr. Kai Mithoefer
Date: April 24, 2024

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