Meniscal Root Tears A Comprehensive Review

The management of meniscal root injuries continues to improve as techniques and understanding of the biomechanics advance. Meniscal root injury compromises the load dissipation across the knee joint and decreases the surface area undergoing load. This predisposes patients to early degenerative changes that alters their activities of daily life. Hence, repair of meniscal roots has become an increasingly utilized tool for the orthopedic surgeon. However, in order to effectively repair a torn root, a fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics is paramount. Hence, this review discusses important anatomic and biomechanical factors and summarizes currently available imaging guidelines, surgical techniques, and outcomes.