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Pitfalls associated with FasT-Fix meniscal repair.

Mark D Miller1, Alex J Kline, Joel Gonzales

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, McCue Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-0753, USA. mdm3p@virginia.edu

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|October 9, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The FasT-Fix all-inside meniscal repair device shows promise but has insertion challenges. Further modifications are needed to improve its effectiveness and safety in knee surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • All-inside meniscal repair devices offer an alternative to traditional techniques.
  • The FasT-Fix device aims to combine benefits of inside-out repair with an all-inside approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the FasT-Fix all-inside meniscal repair device in a cadaver model.
  • To identify potential pitfalls and limitations associated with the FasT-Fix device during arthroscopic insertion.

Main Methods:

  • Arthroscopic insertion of FasT-Fix devices into 8 fresh-frozen cadaveric knees.
  • Placement of 45 devices (24 lateral, 21 medial) at 5-7 mm intervals.
  • Subsequent dissection to determine the precise location of inserted devices.

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Main Results:

  • Potential risk of penetrating superficial structures (iliotibial tract, skin) with the preset depth limiter.
  • Difficulty in inserting the device into the anterior meniscus and posterior horn.
  • Observed issues including suture tensioning problems, implant deployment failures, and trigger advancement difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • The FasT-Fix device, while in clinical use, presents several insertion challenges.
  • Modifications to the FasT-Fix device are likely necessary to enhance its efficacy and safety for meniscal repair.