meniscectomy

• Procedimento cirúrgico que consiste na remoção do menisco, cartilagem presente no joelho.

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee joint.

1. Surgical removal of the meniscusC2formalmedical

   A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the meniscus, a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee joint, often performed to treat a torn meniscus.

   Meniscectomia

   • The athlete underwent a meniscectomy to repair his torn knee cartilage.
   • After the meniscectomy, the patient required several weeks of physical therapy.
   • The surgeon performed a partial meniscectomy to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible.