The academic paper dissected is Part II of the Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus, a collaborative effort by European and American orthopedic and physical therapy societies. The consensus provides evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of meniscus injuries, the non-operative treatment of acute tears and degenerative lesions, and criteria for return to sport after meniscus injuries or surgeries. Developed by 67 experts from 14 countries using a formal consensus methodology, it acknowledges a low to moderate level of scientific evidence in current literature. The document aims to offer updated and structured guidance for surgeons and physiotherapists in managing meniscus pathology, complementing Part I which covered post-surgical rehabilitation.

Prill R, Ma CB, Wong SE, et al. The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative Part II-Prevention, Nonoperative Treatment and Return to Sport. Orthop J Sports Med. 2025;13(6):23259671251349553. Published 2025 Jun 12. doi:10.1177/23259671251349553

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This consensus statement outlines formal EU-US recommendations for rehabilitation after meniscus surgery. It addresses the lack of standardized post-operative care for meniscal procedures, which are among the most common surgeries worldwide. The consensus provides evidence-based guidelines for rehabilitation protocols following meniscectomy, repair, and reconstruction, emphasizing criterion-based milestones over time-based progression for optimal recovery. This comprehensive document, developed by 67 experts from 14 countries, aims to unify rehabilitation strategies for surgeons, sports medicine doctors, and physiotherapists, despite acknowledging the overall low level of scientific evidence in current literature.

Pujol N, Giordano AO, Wong SE, et al. The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative: Part I-Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery (Meniscectomy, Repair and Reconstruction). Orthop J Sports Med. 2025;13(5):23259671251343088. Published 2025 May 22. doi:10.1177/23259671251343088

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This scientific article explores the significant impact of metabolic syndrome on the incidence and recovery of rotator cuff injuries. The authors highlight how key components of metabolic syndrome—hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and obesity—contribute to delayed healing, increased risk of re-injury, and poorer surgical outcomes.

Kandikattu S, Aavula M, Pisarski T, Parvizi D, Agrawal DK. Effect of Metabolic Syndrome in the incidence of Rotator Cuff Injury and Recovery following Surgical Repair. J Surg Res (Houst). 2025;8(1):202-210. doi:10.26502/jsr.10020438

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