meniscal repair

What Does Scoping A Knee Mean?

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What Does Scoping A Knee Mean? Knee arthroscopy — sometimes called knee scoping — is a minimally invasive medical procedure used on the knee joint to diagnose and treat knee conditions or injuries. It’s performed using an arthroscope, which is a tiny surgical instrument with a light and camera at the end that is inserted

Can You Repair A Meniscus Tear Twice?

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Can You Repair A Meniscus Tear Twice? An attempt should be made to preserve meniscal function by repairing tears, but even after arthroscopic confirmation of stable healing repaired menisci may tear again. The long-term rate of healing may not be as high as is currently reported. What causes repeated meniscus tears? A torn meniscus can