Suture menisci with epidural transfixion pin to treating acute meniscus tear under arthroscope.
- Author:
Guang YANG
1
;
Yun-miao MA
;
Tie-feng XU
;
Zhi-yang GAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Bone Nails; Endoscopy; adverse effects; Epidural Space; Female; Humans; Male; Menisci, Tibial; surgery; Postoperative Complications; Sutures; Tibial Meniscus Injuries; Treatment Outcome
- From: China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2009;22(4):291-293
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the utility and effect of suturing menisci with epidural transfixion pin to treating acute meniscus tear under arthroscope.
METHODSTwenty-two cases with acute meniscus tear were selected, in which 18 were male and 4 were female,aged from 17 to 42 years with average of 28.5. The tearing menisci were sutured with epidural transfixion pin and unabsorbed suture. The follow-up were 6-12 months after operation. Meanwhile, Lysholm score, subjective symptoms and examination were recorded.
RESULTSPreoperative Lysholm scores were 46.72 +/- 13.46, whereas, postoperative ones were 89.43 +/- 18.21. There was significant difference between before and after operation (t = 1.85, P < 0.01). No recurrent interlocking, no pain in joint medialis and post-medialis space. McMurray test was negative. The complications about injury of blood vessel, nerves and tendons were not found during 6-12 months follow-up.
CONCLUSIONThe technique is advantageous in convenience, reliability, large suture strength and definite curative effect.
