A system for repairing a meniscus comprising: an anchor assembly including a distal anchor, a proximal anchor, and a length of suture connecting the distal anchor and the proximal anchor, the suture including a slip knot along its length between the distal anchor and the proximal anchor; and an inserter, comprising: a shaft having a lumen, an open proximal end and an open distal end, the lumen being configured to receive the distal anchor and the proximal anchor; a handle operatively connected to the proximal end of the shaft, the handle having a bore and a slot, the slot including a first portion, a second portion, a first shoulder and a second shoulder; and a pusher configured to rotate and slide within the bore of the handle and the lumen of the shaft, the pusher being able to be actuated by an actuator attached to the pusher and extending through the slot and configured to be maneuverable through the first portion and second portion and engageable with the first shoulder and second shoulder, so as to provide controlled deployment of the anchors from the distal end of the shaft, the system being characterized by further comprising a proximal extension attached to the pusher and extending proximally out of the bore of the handle, to also provide controlled deployment of the anchors from the distal end of the shaft. an anchor assembly including a distal anchor, a proximal anchor, and a length of suture connecting the distal anchor and the proximal anchor, the suture including a slip knot along its length between the distal anchor and the proximal anchor; and an inserter, comprising: a shaft having a lumen, an open proximal end and an open distal end, the lumen being configured to receive the distal anchor and the proximal anchor; a handle operatively connected to the proximal end of the shaft, the handle having a bore and a slot, the slot including a first portion, a second portion, a first shoulder and a second shoulder; and a pusher configured to rotate and slide within the bore of the handle and the lumen of the shaft, the pusher being able to be actuated by an actuator attached to the pusher and extending through the slot and configured to be maneuverable through the first portion and second portion and engageable with the first shoulder and second shoulder, so as to provide controlled deployment of the anchors from the distal end of the shaft, the system being characterized by further comprising a proximal extension attached to the pusher and extending proximally out of the bore of the handle, to also provide controlled deployment of the anchors from the distal end of the shaft. a shaft having a lumen, an open proximal end and an open distal end, the lumen being configured to receive the distal anchor and the proximal anchor; a handle operatively connected to the proximal end of the shaft, the handle having a bore and a slot, the slot including a first portion, a second portion, a first shoulder and a second shoulder; and a pusher configured to rotate and slide within the bore of the handle and the lumen of the shaft, the pusher being able to be actuated by an actuator attached to the pusher and extending through the slot and configured to be maneuverable through the first portion and second portion and engageable with the first shoulder and second shoulder, so as to provide controlled deployment of the anchors from the distal end of the shaft, the system being characterized by further comprising a proximal extension attached to the pusher and extending proximally out of the bore of the handle, to also provide controlled deployment of the anchors from the distal end of the shaft.