Arthroscopy Techniques (Mar 2021)

Full-Thickness Radial Medial Meniscal Tear: Fixation With Inside-Out Technique With Tibial Knotless Suture Anchors

  • Joseph J. Ruzbarsky, M.D.,
  • Adam Johannsen, M.D.,
  • Justin W. Arner, M.D.,
  • Annalise M. Peebles, B.A.,
  • Mitchell S. Mologne, B.S. candidate,
  • Connor M. Provencher, G.E.D.,
  • CPTM.D., M.C., U.S.N.R. Matthew T. Provencher, G.E.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 3
pp. e841 – e845

Abstract

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Complete radial tears of the meniscus render the entirety of the meniscus functionally incompetent (known as an ameniscal state); therefore, attempts at repair are essential. Although various techniques have been described, repair failures continue to frequently occur, especially with the medial meniscus. Inside-out repair and anchoring of the preserved meniscus to both the capsule and tibia may offer the advantage of a more robust repair. The objective of this Technical Note is to describe a method of repair for complete radial tears of the medial meniscus using a combination of inside-out sutures and secondary reinforcement to the tibia using all-suture knotless anchors.