Meniscus Repair with Fibrin Clot in Complete Radial Tear of Lateral Meniscus.
10.4055/jkoa.2010.45.1.92
- Author:
Jeong Ku HA
1
;
Jin Goo KIM
;
Ho Jong RA
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. boram107@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
lateral meniscus;
radial tear;
meniscus repair;
fibrin clot
- MeSH:
Fibrin;
Knee Injuries;
Menisci, Tibial
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2010;45(1):92-96
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. The increasing recognition of the importance of the meniscal function has led to a range of new treatments for meniscal tears. A complete radial tear disrupts the circumferential hoop tension of the meniscus. Therefore, restoring its natural architecture is of utmost importance. However, it is difficult to achieve meniscal healing of a complete radial tear due to its structural characteristics. We report five cases of a complete radial tear of the lateral meniscus treated successfully using a fibrin clot that showed good meniscal healing and excellent clinical outcomes.
