Meniscal repair techniques.
The human meniscus is important for normal knee function and distributes loads, aids in joint lubrication, congruence, stability, and proprioception. Repair of appropriate meniscal tears is possible and several methods exist to accomplish this including suture repairs and device repairs. Clinical evidence suggests that meniscal repairs can result in acceptable healing rates although adverse events have been reported for some devices. New self-adjusting suture devices have facilitated the accurate and effective repair of the torn meniscus. Technique descriptions for these devices are presented.
Barber
F Alan
FA
Plano Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Plano, TX, USA.
McGarry
John E
JE
D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000517:prevention & control; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D018579:Patient Selection; D011379:Prognosis; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries