title: Resection of bucket-handle meniscus tears: a simple technique using a Beaver blade.
abstract: This article describes a simple technique for the use of a #66 Beaver blade to assist in the resection of bucket-handle meniscus tears. This is a standard ophthalmologic blade and should be readily available in most operating rooms. The technique described is a simple, inexpensive means of resecting bucket-handle tears without changing portals during the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University, Department of Orthopaedics, Lake Charles.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Mullins
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Drez
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries