[Arthroscopic suturing of the meniscus]

A retrospective study (n = 12) was made of the results of arthroscopical suturing of menisci. Suturing is indicated in peripheral longitudinal meniscal tears in young, active people. Recurrent locking symptoms were found in one patient and quadriceps atrophy in another. The mean follow-up period was 8.2 (6-12) months. There were no complications. Our findings show that the method is feasible; the results were comparable with those reported in the literature and are encouraging for meniscus-sparing therapy.