Meniscal repair by all-inside technique with Fast-Fix device

The objective of this study is to evaluate the results and effectiveness of the technique of meniscal repair type all-inside using Fast-Fix device. A retrospective cohort study evaluating 22 patients with meniscal surgery between January 2004 and December 2010 underwent meniscal repair technique for...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de ortopedia 2013-09, Vol.48 (5), p.448-454
Main Authors: Albertoni, Leonardo José Bernardes, Schumacher, Felipe Conrado, Ventura, Matheus Henrique Araújo, da Silveira Franciozi, Carlos Eduardo, Debieux, Pedro, Kubota, Marcelo Seiji, de Mello Granata, Geraldo Sérgio, Luzo, Marcus Vinícius Malheiros, de Queiroz, Antônio Altenor Bessa, Filho, Mario Carneiro
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Language:English
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Arthroscopy
Artroscopia
Menisci tibial
Meniscos tibiais
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ORTHOPEDICS
Suture techniques
Tecnicas de sutura
Técnicas de sutura
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Summary:The objective of this study is to evaluate the results and effectiveness of the technique of meniscal repair type all-inside using Fast-Fix device. A retrospective cohort study evaluating 22 patients with meniscal surgery between January 2004 and December 2010 underwent meniscal repair technique for all-inside with the Fast-Fix device with or without ACL reconstruction. Function and quality of life outcomes were chosen by the IKDC and Lysholm score, before and postoperatively, and reoperation rates, relying to the time of final follow-up. Statistical analysis was performed using the Student's t test. The mean follow-up was 59 months (16–84). The Lysholm score showed 72% (16 patients) of excellent and good results (84–100 points), 27% (6 patients) fair (65–83 points) and no cases classified as poor (
ISSN:2255-4971
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2255-4971
DOI:10.1016/j.rboe.2012.08.010