title: [Evaluation of combined menisci repair results].
abstract: Between 2001 and 2003 sixteen patients underwent repair of the menisci with combined "outside-inside", "all-inside" and reabsorbable arrow techniques. This prospective study compared two patient groups: combined fixation group (16 patients) and "outside-inside" fixation group (16 patients). Patients were evaluated using Lysholm and Tegner activity scales. Results of 12 (87.5%) patients in combined fixation group were excellent and good at the time of last follow-up. Results of 10 (62.5%) patients in "outside-inside" fixation group were excellent and good 10 months post operations. There was statistically significant difference between the groups (p<0.05).
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kaunas University of Medicine Hospital, Eiveniu 2, 50010 Kaunas, Lithuania. rimtautasg@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Rimtautas
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gudas
authors.forename: Romas Jonas
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Kalesinskas
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012421:Rupture; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome