Arthroscopic surgical treatment of meniscus injuries is the most common orthopedic surgical procedure. Many studies have demonstrated long-term sequelae of partial or total arthroscopic meniscectomy. With a better understanding of the biology of the meniscus tissue, there is an increased interest in preserving the meniscus tissue to prevent the continuation of the function of meniscus tissue, and the development of future osteoarthritis. Following this orientation, many surgical techniques were developed by orthopedists, and there were many developments in technology and orthopaedic industry in this area. In the light of the increasing experience in meniscus repair, clinical and experimental studies, the potential for good healing of meniscus repair and the factors that reduce failure rates have begun to be better understood. Although the preservation of the meniscus tissue is important, there is no indication of repair of all types of tears. Considering the anatomical and biological characteristics of the meniscus tissue, certain types and shapes of tears should be repaired in appropriate patients. In this review article, we aimed to evaluate the indications for repair of meniscal tears in the context of current and accepted literature.