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The present article highlights key limitations in studies reporting long-term outcomes (\u22655 years), notably the heterogeneity of failure definitions and the lack of subgroup stratification by clinically relevant factors such as age, concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), and meniscal side (medial vs. lateral). To date, no clear superiority of the AI over the IO approach has been established. Redefining failure through multidimensional approaches that integrate structural, clinical, and patient-reported assessments will be crucial to ensure a consistent and patient-centered evaluation of repair success. 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