Migration of a broken meniscal arrow: a case report and review of the literature

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2004 Jan;12(1):50-1. doi: 10.1007/s00167-003-0416-1. Epub 2003 Sep 26.

Abstract

Meniscal repair is a common procedure that can be performed by the inside-out, outside-in, and all-inside techniques. The all-inside technique using the meniscal arrow is increasingly popular. We report a case in which a broken segment of a meniscal arrow was found on exploration of a subcutaneous swelling around the knee three weeks following meniscal repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Absorbable Implants / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Bone Screws / adverse effects*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries