Distal Fixation of Meniscal Root Repair by Transtibial Pullout Technique via Transtibial Tubercle Fixation Without Hardware.

ABSTRACT: The meniscal roots are critical in maintaining the normal shock-absorbing function of the meniscus. If a meniscal root tear is left untreated, meniscal extrusion can occur, rendering the meniscus nonfunctional, resulting in degenerative arthritis. Preservation of meniscal tissue with restoration of meniscal continuity is becoming the standard for meniscal root pathology. Not all patients are candidates for root repair; however, repair is indicated in active patients after acute or chronic injury with no significant osteoarthritis and malalignment. Two main repair techniques have been described: suture anchor (direct fixation) and transtibial pullout (indirect fixation). The most common root repair technique is a transtibial technique. In this technique, sutures are placed into the torn men

SUBMITTER: Shohdy EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9984728 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature