Table 2.

Risk and Pitfalls for A Successful Fibrin Clot–Augmented Meniscus Repair

Risks/Pitfalls	How to Avoid Them
Injury to the popliteal artery and its branches	Careful dissection and use the heads of the gastrocnemius to protect vascular structures/Use a spoon or other retractor to protect the exit of the needles
Injury to the saphenous nerve	Attention should be paid to avoid placing the medial incision too posterior
Flexion contracture/stiffness	Do not overtight the sutures Early mobilization (0° to 90°) with an experienced physical therapist
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)	Use of intra- and postoperative DVT prophylaxis