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Advantages, Risks, and Limitations
| Advantages |
| Only standard anterior portals are used |
| No need for arthroscopic suture-passing and knot-tying techniques |
| No bone tunnels are required |
| Easy and precise penetration for every stitch |
| Smooth and complete elimination of the tear gap |
| Allows for anatomic repair: restore the biomechanical functions |
| Risk and limitations |
| Potential risks of popliteal vessel damages |
| The threads may cut out the meniscus. |
| Meniscal repair devices are needed. |
