Arthroscopic excision of the symptomatic discoid medial meniscus in one piece: a surgical technique.

Kim, Sung-Jae; Kwun, Jun Dae; Jung, Kwang Am; Kim, Jong Min · Arthroscopy · 2005

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

We introduce a surgical technique of arthroscopic excision of the symptomatic discoid medial meniscus in one piece. Compared with other surgical techniques of partial meniscectomy, our technique has several advantages. It is easier, less aggressive, there is less formation of foreign bodies, and it is a time-saving technique.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy