Meniscal repair in knee surgery aims to restore the anatomy and function of the menisci, fibrocartilaginous structures that distribute load, absorb shock and stabilise the joint. Historically, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rip-stop sutures should be used in patients with degenerative meniscus tissue during meniscal root repair.

Injuries to the meniscus are among the most common knee injuries and they are the most common reason for surgery performed by orthopedic surgeons. The meniscus has well-established biomechanical ...

June 21, 2023 – A second-generation "all-inside" meniscal repair system provides a high success rate at long-term follow-up, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is ...

Knee arthroscopy is among the most common minimally invasive procedures in orthopaedic practice, predominantly employed to diagnose and treat meniscal tears. The meniscus serves crucial roles in load ...

Imagine twisting your knee during a pickup basketball game or simply stepping off a curb the wrong way. Suddenly, that sharp pain hits, and everyday movements like climbing stairs feel impossible.

Researchers analyze bone marrow-derived and peripheral blood-derived fibrin clots showing that the former contains more growth factors. They then show that bone marrow-derived fibrin clots can be used ...

Meniscus Repair Systems Market Trends & Insights: The adoption of minimally invasive meniscus repair techniques is fundamentally altering the orthopedic landscape, enabling surgical teams to ...

OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gunze Limited (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan, President: Toshiyasu Saguchi) [TOKYO:3002] is pleased to announce the use of Gunze’s biodegradable scaffolds for a meniscal ...

Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options. A new 3D-printed hydrogel made from cow meniscus could transform how these ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Radial tears in the meniscus occur in an area without blood supply ...