Mensicus Surgery
🔍 Minimally Invasive — The FiberStitch 1.5 technique is minimally invasive, reducing tissue morbidity and allowing for smaller implants, which can lead to quicker recovery times and less postoperative pain.
🧵 Knotless Repair — This technique uses a knotless suture system, which reduces the risk of intra-articular knots loosening and causing complications.
🔧 Secure Fixation — The FiberStitch 1.5 provides stronger fixation compared to traditional PEEK implant systems, enhancing the stability of the meniscal repair.
🛠️ Ergonomic Design — The system features an ergonomic handle for single-handed delivery, making the procedure more efficient and potentially reducing surgery time.
📉 Reduced Complications — By minimizing needle exposure beyond the meniscus, the technique reduces the risk of neurovascular injury, a common concern with other repair methods.
Comparison with Other Techniques
🔄 Inside-Out Technique — This traditional method allows for greater control with knots tied outside the joint but requires additional incisions and poses a higher risk of neurovascular injury.
🔀 Outside-In Technique — Often used for mid-body tears, this method involves small incisions and has a lower risk of neurovascular injury but is less commonly used.
⚙️ All-Inside Technique — The FiberStitch 1.5 is part of this category, offering a faster, less invasive approach with reduced risk of complications compared to inside-out methods.
📉 Failure Rates — All-inside techniques, including FiberStitch, have been associated with higher failure rates in some studies, but advancements aim to address these issues.
🔬 Device Innovations — Newer devices like FiberStitch aim to improve outcomes by eliminating intra-articular knots and providing secure fixation.
Surgical Procedure Details
🔧 Delivery Needle — The FiberStitch 1.5 uses a 1.5 mm diameter delivery needle, which is designed to minimize tissue damage during the procedure.
🖐️ Single-Handed Operation — The ergonomic handle allows surgeons to deliver the implant with one hand, improving precision and efficiency.
🔍 Needle Exposure — The active implant-deployment technology minimizes needle exposure beyond the meniscus, reducing the risk of injury.
🧵 Suture Material — The system uses 2-0 coreless FiberWire suture, known for its strength and flexibility in securing repairs.
🔄 Implant Configurations — Available in multiple configurations, the system can be adapted to various tear patterns for optimal repair.
The ergonomic handle is designed for single-handed implant delivery, and active implant-deployment technology minimizes needle exposure beyond the meniscus.
Patient Outcomes and Recovery
⏱️ Recovery Time — Patients typically experience faster recovery times due to the minimally invasive nature of the FiberStitch 1.5 technique.
🩹 Postoperative Pain — Reduced tissue morbidity often leads to less postoperative pain and discomfort for patients.
🏃♂️ Return to Activity — Many patients can return to athletic activities within 4 to 6 months, depending on their recovery progress.
🩺 Rehabilitation Protocol — A structured rehabilitation program is essential, focusing on range of motion and strength to ensure successful recovery.
📉 Reoperation Rates — While meniscus repair has higher reoperation rates than meniscectomy, advancements in techniques like FiberStitch aim to improve long-term outcomes.