Kissing Cartilage Lesions of the knee Caused by a Bioabsorbable Meniscal Repair Device: A Case Report

All-inside meniscal repairs using bioabsorbable repair devices have been a new tool for orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of meniscal tears. Multiple studies have shown the efficacy of this technique.

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Published in:The American journal of sports medicine 2004-10, Vol.32 (7), p.1751-1754
Main Authors: Laprade, Robert F., Wills, Nicholas J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbable Implants - adverse effects
Adult
Athletes
Biological and medical sciences
Care and treatment
Cartilage
Case studies
Chondromalacia Patellae - etiology
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Health aspects
Humans
Knee
Knee joint
Male
Medical procedures
Medical sciences
Menisci, Tibial - surgery
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
Sports medicine
Tibial Meniscus Injuries
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Summary:All-inside meniscal repairs using bioabsorbable repair devices have been a new tool for orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of meniscal tears. Multiple studies have shown the efficacy of this technique.
ISSN:0363-5465
1552-3365
DOI:10.1177/0363546504263464