February 21, 2007 (San Diego) — A novel arthroscopic repair technique for radial meniscal tears leaves 89% of patients free of meniscal symptoms 24 months after surgery, researchers from Japan report.

Historically, sutures were used to repair the meniscus in an open ligament procedure. The disadvantages of the suture technique include (1) the need for a second incision, resulting in a longer ...

This randomized control trial included 60 cases of primary horizontal deviation. The adjustable suture (AS) group included 30 patients, and the non-adjustable suture (NAS) group included 30 patients.

The integrity of the posterior meniscus root attachment is critical for preserving knee joint biomechanics. Meniscus root tears treated nonoperatively or with partial meniscectomy lead to poor ...