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Results of Arthroscopic Repair of Partial- or Full-Thickness Longitudinal Medial Meniscal Tears by Single or Double Vertical Sutures Using the Inside-Out Technique.

Authors :
Haklar, Ugur
Donmez, Ferdi
Basaran, Serdar Hakan
Canbora, Mehmet Kerem
Source :
American Journal of Sports Medicine. Mar2013, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p596-602. 7p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a study to identify the intermediate-term results of medial meniscal tears repaired with single or double vertical sutures meniscal tissue is essential for load transmission, shock absorption, joint stability, and joint lubrication of the knee. The results indicated that single or double vertical sutures using the inside-out technique provide a high rate of healing in longitudinal medial meniscal tears.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03635465
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85849064
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546512472046