REPAIR  (sew tear together)   PROS   Heals the meniscus by sewing the torn edges together Resolves pain generated from the meniscus tear Maintains the health of the knee by restoring its natural functionality Scientifically proven to work   CONS   Requires minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery Requires 6 weeks of healing followed by a few months of physical therapy Cutting sports must be avoided for 5-9 months   References   Even before the advent of modern Circumferential Stitch repair techniques, the medical literature supported good results with meniscus repair   Reference 1, Reference 2, Reference 3, Reference 4, Reference 5, Reference 6, Reference 7, Reference 8,Reference 9, Reference 10, Reference 11, Reference 12    Circumferential Stitches provide enhanced biomechanical repair   Reference 1, Reference 2, Reference 3, Reference 4, Reference 5, Reference 6