Tips of the trade #20. A simple method of meniscal suture.
A simple, inexpensive, and reliable method of meniscal suture is described. Passing each suture through an angiocath, under direct visualization with an arthroscope, allows accurate placement and avoids the possibility of nerve or vessel damage.
Cameron
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Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
D001182:Arthroscopy; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques