Continuous Meniscal Repair Technique Allows for Shorter Operative Time and Learning Curve Compared With Traditional Vertical Mattress Technique in Controlled Arthroscopic Training in Porcine Model.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To compare the amount of time used to perform meniscal suturing on a standardized lesion using either a traditional or continuous arthroscopic suturing technique.

Methods

A preclinical study was carried out with 21 medical doctors who underwent training in the 2 modalities of meniscal repair by arthroscopy in an animal model laboratory. Participants performed both types of sutures with a previously standardized lesion. The execution time of the techniques was measured, and an experienced surgeon evaluated the stability of a meniscal tear after the repair. Data were analyzed using a t test for paired samples to calculate the difference between the execution times of the techniques.

Results

The time required to perform the continuous meniscal suture was s

SUBMITTER: Rocha de Faria JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11551364 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature