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Optimizing Anatomic Reduction of Vertical Meniscus Tears With All-Inside Meniscus Repair
Sophia Mavrommatis1, Kevin Jurgensmeier1, Adam Tagliero1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota U.S.A.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Saving the meniscus is crucial for knee health and preventing osteoarthritis. A modified arthroscopic skid technique enhances meniscal repair by improving access and anatomic reduction of peripheral tears.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Knee biomechanics
- Sports medicine
Background:
- The meniscus is vital for knee joint load distribution and osteoarthritis prevention.
- Meniscectomies impair shock absorption, highlighting the importance of meniscus repair.
- The
- ABCs of meniscal repair
- algorithm (anatomic reduction, biologic augmentation, circumferential compression) guides successful repair.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a modified arthroscopic skid technique for meniscal repair.
- To improve access to difficult-to-reach peripheral meniscus tears.
- To enhance anatomic reduction of meniscus tears.
Main Methods:
- Modified use of an arthroscopic skid.
- Facilitating access to peripheral meniscus tears.
- Aiding in the anatomic reduction of the meniscus tear.
Main Results:
- The described technique allows access to challenging peripheral meniscus tears.
- Simultaneous improvement in anatomic reduction of the tear.
- Potential to optimize meniscal repair outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The modified arthroscopic skid technique is effective for repairing peripheral meniscus tears.
- This method supports the
- ABCs of meniscal repair
- algorithm.
- Preserving meniscus function is key to preventing knee osteoarthritis.