title: Use of lasers for meniscal repair.
abstract: Recent interest in and awareness of laser technology applications have developed in the field of orthopedic surgery. This article presents a review of the literature relevant to the use of lasers for meniscal repair and discusses techniques such as vaporization and removal of tissue using laser heat transfer to tissue as well as laser tissue "welding."
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Vangsness
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries