Why Multiple Meniscal Repair Options?
The Comprehensive Solutions to Meniscal Repair provides orthopaedic surgeons unique options based on tear patterns, neurovascular safety and surgical time constraints. All-inside, inside/out and outside/in technique options are essential to safely address every anatomical meniscal tear pattern encountered during arthroscopy. Meniscal Cinch The Arthrex Meniscal Cinch allows surgeons to consistently repair meniscus tears with an all-inside arthroscopic technique eliminating the need for accessory incisions required for traditional inside/out techniques that often result in additional morbidity. Based on the tear pattern and location, the Meniscal Cinch gives surgeons the option of horizontal or vertical mattress repair with 2-0 FiberWire suture. The preset sliding knot and the FiberWire properties create a secure, low profile knot that can be countersunk into the meniscus. Depending on exact location and pattern, posterior horn tears can be repaired through standard ipsilateral or contra