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Recent investigations, however, have broadened this scope to include previously overlooked ancillary elements, such as socio-economic and psychological factors. Furthermore, non-meniscal anatomical features\u2014including bony alignments and morphology, and joint stability\u2014have been studied, along with surgical-related elements like the volume of resected tissue and the impact of specific surgical techniques. Crucially, long-term studies, some with over 20 years of follow up, are now available, offering a clearer understanding of the rates of symptomatic and asymptomatic osteoarthritic progression based on different baseline characteristics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Summary<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While precisely predicting the clinical and radiological outcomes of APM remains challenging, this manuscript provides a comprehensive review of the most current evidence. 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