Table 4 The causes of subsequent re-operation of medial and lateral meniscus
| MM (n = 86) | LM (n = 62) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent meniscal re-operation (n, %) | 22 (25.6) | 10 (16.1) | 0.025 |
| Re-tears | 9 | 7 | |
| Same type and location to previous tears | 0 | 3 | |
| Different type or location to previous tears | 9 | 4 | |
| Failed healing | 13 | 3 |