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Mechanical Properties of Meniscal Suture Techniques

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Over the last 50 years, surgeons have gained a greater appreciation for the menisci as integral components for normal knee function. Many orthopedic surgeons prefer to repair rather than excise a damaged meniscus whenever possible. Knot-end techniques; horizontal, vertical and oblique sutures have been used in meniscal repair. Several basic research studies have evaluated the structural properties of meniscal repair constructs. These studies generally have used a similar testing methodology which is distraction testing. Future studies must be conducted using in vivo conditions.

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Kocabey, Y. (2012). Mechanical Properties of Meniscal Suture Techniques. In: Doral, M. (eds) Sports Injuries. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15630-4_40

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