title: Failed meniscus repair.
abstract: This report describes problems arising after an arthroscopic meniscal refixation using the biodegradable Clearfix screw system (Innovasive Devices, Marlborough, MA). A serious problem arose in the form of migration of a meniscal screw that had been inserted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Dislocation of the screw led to pain on the medial aspect of the knee joint and irritation of the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve. The case reported here is a first analysis of the potential complications associated with the use of this meniscal refixation system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Parkklinik Weissensee, Berlin, Germany. schneider@park-klinik.com
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: Joerg H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: Karsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Labs
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D017211:Treatment Failure