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Fig. 2

From: Meniscal sutures: biomechanical study of “mulberry” and horizontal loop techniques

Fig. 2

The meniscal lesion was repaired with a monofilament polyglyconate synthetic absorbable suture (MAXON 2-0) and a 21G needle in each technique. a The horizontal loop was made by inserting the suture into the peripheral half of the meniscal tissue with an initial out–in step and then an in–out step. b The mulberry was performed with one double knot and two half hitches. Two plastic tapes were inserted into the tear

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