Arthroscopical meniscal suture in treatment of meniscal tears under local anesthesia
- VernacularTitle:局麻关节镜监视下半月板缝合术
- Author:
Zhigang WANG
;
Yujie LIU
;
Li GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
menisci, tibial;
wounds and injuries;
arthroscopy;
suture techniques
- From:
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army
1982;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the operative methods and surgical technique of arthroscopical meniscal suture in treatment of meniscal tears under local anesthesia. Methods From February 1999 to November 2003, we cure 32 patients (22 males and 10 females) with this method. The patients' average age is 29. Results All of the patients accept the operation through arthroscopy under local anesthesia. The procedure last 50 minutes on an average. 92% of the patients gain good results, no severe complications. Conclusion This method has the advantages of less pain, time saving(save time), quick recovery and less complications.
