Modified Pull-out Suture in Posterior Root Tear of the Medial Meniscus: Using a Posteromedial Portal
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
;
: 124-127, 2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-759049
ABSTRACT
In cases with root tear of the medial meniscus posterior horn, the meniscus usually can be repaired by a pull out suture technique. However, there is difficulty in manipulating a suture hook via the anteromedial portal and looking through the arthroscopic camera via anterolateral portal in the narrow medial joint space at the same time. This article describes a modified simple pull out suture technique for root tear of the medial meniscus posterior horn using a posteromedial portal that provides a safe and easy handling of the suture hook. Our indications of this technique used in patients with Outerbridge 1-2 arthritic change and minimal varus axis change. Benefits of this technique are simple, less invasive, and reduced operation time by simultaneous suture with a hook via posteromedial portal and pulling of a string with grasper. It may reduce the possibility of an additional chondral or meniscal injury.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Axis, Cervical Vertebra
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Sutures
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Menisci, Tibial
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Suture Techniques
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Handling, Psychological
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Horns
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Joints
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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