What type of tear is ideal for repair with the FasT-Fix?
The ideal type of tear for the FasT-Fix is a longitudinal tear in the outer one-third of the posterior and middle third of the meniscus. Knee1: How do approaches to the knee differ around the world? There is little difference in the basic approach to treating knee injuries around the world. The importance of the ACL in terms of preventing giving-way episodes of the knee during athletic activities is almost universally recognized around the globe. Similarly, the importance of preserving the meniscus is universally recognized. Differences in treatment particularly in Third World countries occur mainly due to the lack of affordable access to medical care. As a result there are often long delays in diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, many hospitals lack the ability to purchase the necessary equipment to perform arthroscopy, meniscal and knee ligament surgery. Surgeon education in the use of the sophisticated techniques can be a limited factor in some parts of the world. For the last 12
