Strength of interference screw fixation of meniscus prosthesis matches native meniscus attachments.
M K BartoloE ProvaggiK K AthwalS NewmanM A AccardiD DiniA WilliamsAndrew A AmisPublished in: Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA (2021)
These findings show that the textile attachment-interference screw fixation system provides reliable fixation for a novel ovine meniscus implant, supporting progression to in vivo testing. This research provides a baseline for future development of novel human meniscus replacements, in relation to attachment design and fixation methods. The data suggest that surgical techniques familiar from ligament reconstruction may be used for the fixation of clinical meniscal prostheses.