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Milind V Pimprikar1, Hitendra G Patil1
1Dr Pimprikar's ADTOOS Clinics, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|March 5, 2025
Summary
A "zip lesion" is a specific lateral meniscus injury associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Prompt identification and repair during ACL reconstruction are crucial for restoring normal knee function.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Knee Biomechanics
Background:
- Ramp lesions of the medial meniscus are known complications of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
- A
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the
Main Methods:
- This technical note details a surgical repair technique for zip lesions.
- The technique involves direct visualization and repair of the lateral meniscocapsular junction.
Main Results:
- Zip lesions, similar to ramp lesions, can cause a positive pivot-shift test in ACL-injured knees.
- Untreated lateral meniscocapsular junction injuries can negatively impact knee kinematics and ACL reconstruction outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The
