An Experimental Study of Reconstructive Procedures in Lesions of the Meniscus

Abstract

Reconstructive procedures were investigated in meniscal lesions in 25 rabbits. Large meniscal defects were repaired with either a synovial flap or a carbon fiber implant. Fibrous tissue healing with occasional areas of fibrocartilage occurred after both types of reconstruction. When carbon fibers were used the ingrowing fibroblasts showed directional orientation.