TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX MENISCUS TEARS

As arthroscopic techniques and equipment improved over time, arthrosco pic meniscus repair techniques were developed. Reports in the literatu re suggest that single longitudinal tears in the peripheral one third of the meniscus can be repaired arthroscopically with predictable resu lts. Complex tear patterns, such as double longitudinal, radial, or fl ap tears, once were thought to be unsuitable for repair. This article presents the authors' guidelines and technical considerations to be fo llowed when attempting arthroscopic repair of complex meniscus tears.