'Watch' helps surgeons minimize potential risks of all-inside meniscal repair

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 10:20 in Health & Medicine

A 'Watch' has been issued regarding potential risks with anchor-based all-inside meniscal repairs. While all-inside techniques have many advantages, including shorter surgical time and reduced risk of damage to neurovascular tissues, potential drawbacks include risks of local soft-tissue irritation and implant migration or breakage.In particular, the 'Watch' offers important tips for successfully using FAST-FIX meniscal-repair devices produced by Smith & Nephew.

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