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Meniscal Root Repair.

John R Matthews1,2, Ryan W Paul3, Sommer Hammoud4

  • 1Rothman Orthopedic Medicine Sports Fellow.

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Meniscal root repair restores knee function by reattaching the torn meniscus root. This surgical technique ensures anatomic healing, preventing osteoarthritis and allowing athletes to return to play.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Meniscal root tears disrupt knee mechanics, increasing tibiofemoral pressure and osteoarthritis risk.
  • Anatomic reattachment of the meniscal root to the tibia is crucial for restoring function.
  • Healing rates exceed 93%, with retear rates between 0-7%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of medial meniscal root tear in a young athlete.
  • To describe an effective surgical technique for meniscal root repair.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of anatomic meniscal root repair.

Main Methods:

  • Anatomic medial meniscal root repair using a transtibial guide.
  • Utilized 2-loop sutures secured over a button for fixation.
  • Postoperative assessment of range of motion and gap formation.

Main Results:

  • Achieved full anatomic footprint coverage of the medial meniscal root intraoperatively.
  • Gentle range of motion (0-90°) did not cause gap formation.
  • Demonstrated successful repair in a collegiate soccer player.

Conclusions:

  • The 2-loop suture button configuration is effective for anatomic medial meniscal root repair.
  • This technique allows for successful outcomes and restoration of knee function.
  • Anatomic repair is vital for preventing long-term knee degeneration.