Table 1.

Pearls and Pitfalls

Pearls  Use the probe to release the meniscus edges if they are tucked under; need to identify all free edges of meniscus  Pass the first suture limb, remove the device and leave the first limb retained within the joint, use a crab claw to move the first limb to facilitate easier grasping with the retriever  Use a crab claw to reduce the incidence of a soft tissue bridge by ensuring the suture limb is free  Can use plastic or passport cannulas to avoid tangling of sutures during knot tying; we have found this makes it difficult to best visualize the repark

Pitfalls  All-inside device damaging cartilage during device insertion and meniscal stump penetration  Unsuccessful healing of the meniscal tissue after repair  Recurrent tearing of meniscus after repair