PROCEDURES, INDICATIONS AND THERAPIES
All Tears, All Repairs
Accelerating change in the standard of care toward meniscal repair
Part of our 30-year legacy of saving the meniscus through evidence-based innovation.
Meniscal repair surgery
Historically, during a meniscal repair procedure, stitches were placed from the knee's interior and incisions were made at the joint line to allow the tying of knots.
In recent years, instrumentation has been introduced that includes pre-loaded surgical implants and pre-tied knots, designed to facilitate meniscal repair without the need for additional incisions.
Three decades of innovation, more than a quarter of a century of progress and 30 years of saving the meniscus have culminated in an evolving technology portfolio and techniques for All Tears, All Repairs; underpinned by clinical evidence.
In recent years, instrumentation has been introduced that includes pre-loaded surgical implants and pre-tied knots, designed to facilitate meniscal repair without the need for additional incisions.
30 years of saving the meniscus
In 1994, attitudes toward meniscal preservation were very different, but we now fully understand the biomechanical importance of the meniscus and the potential consequences of meniscectomy.Three decades of innovation, more than a quarter of a century of progress and 30 years of saving the meniscus have culminated in an evolving technology portfolio and techniques for All Tears, All Repairs; underpinned by clinical evidence.
Surgical Techniques
Horizontal tears
As a relatively common type of meniscal tear, horizontal cleavage tears split the upper and lower part of the meniscus might be treated with partial or total meniscectomy. In the videos below, watch experts demonstrate how they use our technology to instead save the meniscus.
Bucket handle tears
Given the unique characteristics of bucket handle tears and the chance that they might require urgent surgical treatment, the choice of technique or technology is important. Gain expert insights on meniscal repair techniques in the videos below.
Ramp tears
Capsular-synovial flap detachment at the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, and the potential exposure of meniscofemoral ligaments, could present complex challenges. Find out how surgeons use our technology in meniscal repair.
Root tears
Whether it’s a tear close to the meniscotibial attachment or a complete avulsion, meniscal root tears can affect patients in many different ways. Explore the videos below to see how our technology can be used in repair techniques.
Radial tears
When radial tears extend from the middle of the meniscal body and across the fibers of the meniscus, it may carry particular implications for its integrity and strength. Watch the expert-led videos below for radial tear repair technique tips and pearls.
Vertical tears
Sudden twisting, hyperextension or wear or tear in the knee might result in a vertical or longitudinal tear. Watch below for expert insights and guidance on how to use our technology in all-inside techniques.
Complex tears
A complex meniscus tear could take on many characteristics, extending across multiple planes of the meniscus or combining different types of tears simultaneously. Watch how expert surgeons tackle complex tears in the videos below, with the aim of saving the meniscus.
Degenerative tears
When considering meniscal allograft transplant (MAT), there are many potential factors to navigate. Where MAT is perceived to be the answer, watch experts share their technique guidance in the demonstration videos below.
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