Arthroscopy Techniques (May 2018)

Submeniscal Portal for Horizontal Cleavage Tear with Parameniscal Cyst of the Lateral Meniscus

  • Brittany M. Woodall, D.O.,
  • Nicholas Elena, M.D.,
  • Asher B. Mirvish, B.A.,
  • Edward C. Shin, M.D.,
  • Neil P. Pathare, M.D.,
  • Patrick J. McGahan, M.D.,
  • James L. Chen, M.D., M.P.H.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 5
pp. e529 – e532

Abstract

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Horizontal cleavage tears of the medial and lateral meniscus can be difficult to treat using the standard anteromedial or anterolateral arthroscopy portals. In this Technical Note, we present a new surgical technique to better manage the inferior leaflet of horizontal cleavage tears of the medial and lateral meniscus and their associated parameniscal cysts.