A novel suture technique using the FasT-Fix combined with Ultrabraid for pullout repair of the medial meniscus posterior root tear

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2017 May;27(4):559-562. doi: 10.1007/s00590-017-1930-z. Epub 2017 Mar 6.

Abstract

Medial meniscus posterior root has an important role in the maintenance of knee articular cartilage. Although pullout repair of the medial meniscus posterior root tear has become a gold standard, it has several difficulties for suturing. We have developed a modified Mason-Allen suture technique using the FasT-Fix all-inside suture device combined with Ultrabraid. The present suture technique allows a strong grasping of the medial meniscus posterior horn for arthroscopic pullout repair.

Keywords: Medial meniscus; Modified Mason–Allen technique; Posterior root tear; Pullout repair.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immobilization / methods
  • Knee Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Patient Positioning
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Sutures
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight-Bearing / physiology