Abstract
Arthroscopic meniscal repar is being performed with increasing frequency recently. Since 1990, we have used arthroscopic meniscal repair for meniscus injuries in 33 knees. The follow-up period after surgery averaged 5.8 months (ranging from 4 months to 11 months). The clinical results were evaluated using the scoring system created by the Japan Orthopedic Association (JOA score). The average pre-oprative and post-operative scores were 49 and 84 points. All repaired knees were impruved.
The group performed meniscal repair was compared with the group performed arthroscopic partial menisectomy. We have used arthroscopic menisectomy in 30 knees. The follow-up period after surgery averaged 6.2 months (ranging from 3 months to 13 months). The average pre-operative and post-operative scores were 38 and 81 points. These knees were impruved except a knee.
However, due to short period of follow-up in our study, careful observation is still needed before making any conclusion.
