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Meniscus Repair

Related to: Knee, Surgical Procedures, Meniscus Repair

Meniscus tears are a frequent cause of pain in the knee. There is a meniscus of the inside of the knee (medial meniscus) and on the outside of the knee (lateral meniscus). Common complaints associated with meniscus tears are pain, "locking," and "catching" sensations.

Painful meniscus tears are commonly treated with minimally invasive arthroscopic repair. The "repair" can consist of removing the portion of the meniscus that is torn, better described as partial resection . A true "repair" involves securing the torn portion of the meniscus with suture or a device that combines specialized anchors and suture to allow the meniscus to heal. 

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