Mid-term outcomes follow- up of meniscal repair with FasT-Fix system throw arthroscopy
10.3969/j.issn.1007-1989.2017.02.016
- VernacularTitle:关节镜下应用FasT-Fix缝合器修复半月板损伤的中期临床疗效观察
- Author:
Xiaowu WANG
;
Fanlin DAI
- Keywords:
meniscus;
arthroscopy;
FasT-Fix system
- From:
China Journal of Endoscopy
2017;23(2):66-69
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the mid-term clinical effect of meniscus tear with FasT-Fix system throw arthroscopy.Methods From January 2013 to January 2016, FasT-Fix system (Smith & Nephew, USA) was used for arthroscopic meniscal repair in 32 patients. The clinical outcome of the patients were evaluated by assessing the symptoms and signs, Lysholm, etc.Results The follow-up time was 6~12 months. According to Barrett standards, 28 patients were healed (87.5%). Lysholm scores were improved significantly after the operation.Conclusions Arthroscopic meniscal repair using FasT-Fix system can provide good mid-term results.
