Meniscal arrows are tiny bio-degradeable polymer harpoons which are used to hold together the torn fragments of a 'knee cartilage' (meniscus) tear until the fragments join together and the arrow dissolves.

 

Biodegradeable device

Meniscal arrows are biodegradeable.

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Synonyms: 
Meniscal fixation device
Fixation device
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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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