title: Chondral injury after meniscal repair with bioabsorbable arrows.
abstract: Meniscal repair is a frequently performed procedure. Repair may be accomplished using several different techniques including inside-out, outside-in, and all-inside instrumentation. The Meniscus Arrow (Bionx, Blue Bell, PA) is an all-inside technique that has gained considerable popularity in the past 3 years. We report and illustrate a potential complication with this implant. Arrow fracture with condyle grooving should be considered in patients who have undergone repair with the Meniscus Arrow and complain of late postoperative symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grabill
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McDevitt
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D005269:Femur / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D019344:Lactic Acid; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide)