Meniscal repair using the inside-to-outside technique.
The frequent occurrence of degenerative joint disease following complete or partial meniscectomy is well recognized. Meniscal repair has been shown to lead to a lower prevalence of degenerative changes in the knee. Arthroscopically assisted inside-to-outside meniscal repair is a safe, reproducible technique for for salvaging the torn meniscus.
Schulte
K R
KR
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Fu
F H
FH
D001182:Arthroscopy; D003646:Debridement; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries