Open meniscal repair offers the advantage of better preparation of the tear site. However, only the most peripheral of tears in the red-red zone are amenable to this technique because of exposure ...
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7 Types of Meniscus Tears
Types of meniscus tears include radial, horizontal, flap, complex, and bucket-handle. All can compromise the knee, where this C-shaped cartilage is found. The part of the meniscus these tears ...
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options.