Arthroscopy Techniques (Oct 2023)

Meniscus Allograft Transplantation With Bone Plugs Using Knotless All-Suture Anchors and Cortical Button Suspensory Fixation

  • Shayne R. Kelly, D.O.,
  • James T. Stannard, M.D.,
  • Jahnu Reddy, M.D.,
  • James L. Cook, D.V.M., Ph.D.,
  • James P. Stannard, M.D.,
  • Clayton W. Nuelle, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 10
pp. e1707 – e1714

Abstract

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Meniscus allograft transplantation can be successful for treatment of meniscal deficiency using a number of transplant techniques. In this Technical Note, we describe a double bone plug medial meniscus allograft transplantation technique that uses knotless all-suture anchors with cortical-button suspensory fixation. This technique maintains the reported advantages for bone-plug fixation while mitigating the risk for meniscal root damage, facilitating easier bone plug insertion and seating, expanding tensioning capabilities, and preventing soft-tissue irritation from suture knot stacks.