[Evaluation of combined menisci repair results]

Between 2001 and 2003 sixteen patients underwent repair of the menisci with combined "outside-inside", "all-inside" and reabsorbable arrow techniques. This prospective study compared two patient groups: combined fixation group (16 patients) and "outside-inside" fixation group (16 patients). Patients were evaluated using Lysholm and Tegner activity scales. Results of 12 (87.5%) patients in combined fixation group were excellent and good at the time of last follow-up. Results of 10 (62.5%) patients in "outside-inside" fixation group were excellent and good 10 months post operations. There was statistically significant difference between the groups (p<0.05).