A Modified Outside-in Suture Technique for Repair of the Middle Segment of the Meniscus Using a Spinal Needle
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
;
: 43-47, 2014.
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Several techniques have been used for arthroscopic repair of middle segment, posteromedial or posterolateral corner tears of the meniscus. One of the commonly used methods is the inside-out double arm needle technique. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE We have developed a vertical mattress absorbable suture technique. It is easy to perform with a small sized skin incision for knot tying. This technique just necessitates 1 or 2 spinal needles for repair. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Between March 2010 and February 2012, 20 menisci were treated by this technique, a modified method of the outside-in vertical meniscal repair using a spinal needle and No. 2 PDS absorbable suture material. Evaluation of clinical results was done using the Lysholm score.RESULTS:
The mean preoperative Lysholm score was 63.9 and the mean postoperative score was 97.3. A second look arthroscopy was performed in 13 knees (65%) and the repair sites were well healed.CONCLUSIONS:
We recommend this method as an alternative technique for repair of the middle segment, posteromedial or posterolateral corner of the meniscus.
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Assunto principal:
Braço
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Artroscopia
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Pele
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Suturas
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Técnicas de Sutura
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Joelho
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Métodos
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Agulhas
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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