Trephination of incomplete meniscal tears
The meniscus performs several roles that are important to the function of the knee joint. In an effort to preserve these functions of the meniscus, methods to promote the healing of meniscal lesions have been investigated. One such method involves trephination or the creation of vascular access chan...
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| Published in: | Arthroscopy Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 451 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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United States
1993
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| Summary: | The meniscus performs several roles that are important to the function of the knee joint. In an effort to preserve these functions of the meniscus, methods to promote the healing of meniscal lesions have been investigated. One such method involves trephination or the creation of vascular access channels by removal of a core of tissue from the periphery of the meniscus to the tear, thus connecting a lesion in the avascular portion of the meniscus to the peripheral blood supply. The purpose of this study is to describe our experience with arthroscopic trephination of symptomatic incomplete meniscal tears in humans. This is a simple technique that avoids the risk associated with suture repair of the meniscal tissue, yet preserves the meniscus. Overall results were good or excellent in 90% of the cases. In conclusion, symptomatic incomplete meniscal tears can be treated by stimulation of vascular channels without the risk associated with suturing of this tissue, while preserving the important functions of the meniscus. |
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| ISSN: | 0749-8063 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/S0749-8063(05)80321-4 |