Migration of a broken meniscal arrow: a case report and review of the literature

Meniscal repair is a common procedure that can be performed by the inside-out, outside-in, and all-inside techniques. The all-inside technique using the meniscal arrow is increasingly popular. We report a case in which a broken segment of a meniscal arrow was found on exploration of a subcutaneous s...

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Published in:Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA, 2004-01, Vol.12 (1), p.50-51
Main Authors: Bonshahi, A Y, Hopgood, P, Shepard, G J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbable Implants - adverse effects
Adult
Bone Screws - adverse effects
Cartilage
Equipment Failure
Foreign-Body Migration - diagnosis
Humans
Literature reviews
Male
Menisci, Tibial - surgery
Sports injuries
Suture Techniques
Tibial Meniscus Injuries
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Summary:Meniscal repair is a common procedure that can be performed by the inside-out, outside-in, and all-inside techniques. The all-inside technique using the meniscal arrow is increasingly popular. We report a case in which a broken segment of a meniscal arrow was found on exploration of a subcutaneous swelling around the knee three weeks following meniscal repair.
ISSN:0942-2056
1433-7347
DOI:10.1007/s00167-003-0416-1