Journal article
Effectiveness of Bioabsorbable Arrows Compared with Inside-Out Suturing for Vertical, Reparable Meniscal Lesions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Techniques for repairing the meniscus include both open and arthroscopic techniques using sutures and bioabsorbable implants. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of inside-out suturing and bioabsorbable arrows for repair of vertical meniscal lesions.
STUDY DESIGN: Randomized controlled clinical trial; Level of evidence, 1.
Authors
Bryant D; Dill J; Litchfield R; Amendola A; Giffin R; Fowler P; Kirkley A
Journal
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 889–896
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
June 2007
DOI
10.1177/0363546506298582
ISSN
0363-5465