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A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears
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Meniscus root refixation technique using a modified Mason-Allen stitch.

Dhong Won Lee1, Suk Hwan Jang, Jeong Ku Ha

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University, No. 85 2-Ga Jeo-dong, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea.

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA
|April 25, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Repairing posterior medial meniscus root tears is crucial. A modified Mason-Allen stitch technique offers a superior method, enhancing stability and allowing natural meniscal function.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Complete posterior medial meniscus root tears compromise knee joint stability due to loss of hoop stress resistance.
  • Existing repair techniques often rely on simple stitching, potentially lacking sufficient biomechanical strength.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel posterior root repair technique using a modified Mason-Allen stitch.
  • To address the limitations of conventional simple stitching methods for meniscus root avulsions.

Main Methods:

  • Application of a modified Mason-Allen stitch, adapted from rotator cuff repair techniques.
  • Utilizing a two-strand configuration comprising a simple horizontal and a simple vertical stitch.
  • This technique aims to reproduce the locking effect for secure fixation.

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A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears
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Published on: January 13, 2026

Main Results:

  • The modified Mason-Allen technique provides a secure repair for posterior medial meniscus root tears.
  • The technique allows for physiological meniscal extrusion, mimicking normal knee biomechanics.
  • It overcomes the potential weakness associated with simpler stitching methods.

Conclusions:

  • The described modified Mason-Allen stitch technique is an effective method for posterior medial meniscus root repair.
  • This approach enhances repair integrity and supports natural knee function.
  • It presents a viable alternative to existing, potentially less robust, repair strategies.