An instrument for the placement of multiple sutures for knee meniscus or ligament repair

I. M. Levy; N. J. Macy

An instrument for the placement of multiple sutures for knee meniscus or ligament repair

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Abstract

An inexpensive plastic suture guide originally developed for prosthetic valve insertion is useful for the placement of multiple, consecutive sutures in torn menisci or ligaments of the knee joint. The device is time-saving and reliable.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	135-136
Number of pages	2
Journal	Clinical orthopaedics and related research
Volume	NO. 186
State	Published - 1984

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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An instrument for the placement of multiple sutures for knee meniscus or ligament repair

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