[Suture menisci with epidural transfixion pin to treating acute meniscus tear under arthroscope].
OBJECTIVE
To study the utility and effect of suturing menisci with epidural transfixion pin to treating acute meniscus tear under arthroscope.


METHODS
Twenty-two cases with acute meniscus tear were selected, in which 18 were male and 4 were female,aged from 17 to 42 years with average of 28.5. The tearing menisci were sutured with epidural transfixion pin and unabsorbed suture. The follow-up were 6-12 months after operation. Meanwhile, Lysholm score, subjective symptoms and examination were recorded.


RESULTS
Preoperative Lysholm scores were 46.72 +/- 13.46, whereas, postoperative ones were 89.43 +/- 18.21. There was significant difference between before and after operation (t = 1.85, P < 0.01). No recurrent interlocking, no pain in joint medialis and post-medialis space. McMurray test was negative. The complications about injury of blood vessel, nerves and tendons were not found during 6-12 months follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique is advantageous in convenience, reliability, large suture strength and definite curative effect.
Yang
Guang
G
Department of Orthopaedics, the People's Hospital of Zhuji, Zhuji 311800, Zhejiang, China. zjzjyg@yahoo.com.cn
Ma
Yun-miao
YM
Xu
Tie-feng
TF
Gao
Zhi-yang
ZY
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D004824:Epidural Space; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013537:Sutures; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D016896:Treatment Outcome