[Evaluation of combined menisci repair results]

Medicina (Kaunas). 2004;40(4):310-4.
[Article in Lithuanian]

Abstract

Between 2001 and 2003 sixteen patients underwent repair of the menisci with combined "outside-inside", "all-inside" and reabsorbable arrow techniques. This prospective study compared two patient groups: combined fixation group (16 patients) and "outside-inside" fixation group (16 patients). Patients were evaluated using Lysholm and Tegner activity scales. Results of 12 (87.5%) patients in combined fixation group were excellent and good at the time of last follow-up. Results of 10 (62.5%) patients in "outside-inside" fixation group were excellent and good 10 months post operations. There was statistically significant difference between the groups (p<0.05).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy*
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rupture
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome