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Meniscus arrow in meniscal arrow.

S N Schreiber¹

¹Desert Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Phoenix, AZ.

Surgical Technology International

|November 27, 2002

Summary

The meniscus arrow offers an all-inside arthroscopic technique for repairing longitudinal meniscal tears. This sutureless fastener, made of polylactic acid, simplifies meniscus repair and is absorbed over time.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Biomaterials science
Sports medicine

Background:

Meniscal tears are common knee injuries, often requiring surgical repair.
Traditional meniscus repair techniques can be complex and time-consuming.
The vascular zone of the meniscus has a greater healing potential.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and describe the meniscus arrow device.
To detail the all-inside technique for meniscal tear repair using the meniscus arrow.
To highlight the advantages of this novel repair method.

Main Methods:

The meniscus arrow is a T-shaped fastener made of self-reinforced polylactic acid.
It is designed for an "all inside" arthroscopic repair of longitudinal meniscal tears.
The device is impacted across the tear, with the head securing to the meniscus surface and the barbed shaft fixing to the periphery.

Main Results:

The technique allows for arthroscopic repair through portals without posterior incisions.
No sutures are required, eliminating the need for tying knots.
The device is rigid for impaction and designed for secure fixation.

Conclusions:

The meniscus arrow provides a simplified, sutureless, all-inside technique for meniscal tear repair.
The device is gradually degraded and absorbed by the body between 4 to 24 months post-implantation.
This method offers a potentially less invasive and more efficient approach to meniscus repair.

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