An Insertion Device for Effective Delivery of Fibrin Clot to the Meniscus Tear.

ABSTRACT: The menisci have a poor intrinsic healing capability. Biological augmentation is used to promote meniscal healing in conjunction with suture techniques as the result of their poor healing rate. A fibrin clot (FC) is a well-known treatment option for meniscal injuries that are difficult to heal. Several methods for delivering FCs to target sites have been reported; however, all available methods have drawbacks such as unstable delivery, low maneuverability, and/or clot sizes that are too large. We use a dedicated device to efficiently deliver FCs of a suitable size for the tear. In this method, an FC formed to a size of 5 mm is stored and delivered in a thin syringe with a built-in plunger. This method enables an accurate delivery of a suitably sized FC to the desired location and fixes FCs

SUBMITTER: Yoshida K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11411313 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature