A meniscal rasp and shaver can be used to roughen the meniscus tear edges and promote healing. |
If a clot fails to form, thromboxane may be used to accelerate formation of the clot. |
Mix with a properly frosted glass syringe plunger to effectively form a fibrin clot. |
Avoid tightening meniscal sutures before placement of the fibrin clot. |
Once the clot is sufficiently formed, tie a suture through the clot to provide further substance to allow for efficient clot passage. |
Using a fibrin clot without sufficient substance may increase difficulty tying sutures around the clot. |
A cannula may be used to ease passage of the fibrin clot. |
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