Loop-Post Construct, A Novel Technique for Medial Meniscus Root Repair

Abstract

Surgical reattachment of medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) with transtibial sutures can delay the presence<br />of medial knee joint compartment osteoarthritis. Most suture configurations are placed five mm away from the torn<br />margin in the meniscal substance which is already degenerated and may decrease the pull out strengths of repair<br />construct. The number of meniscus penetration may also be important considering meniscus tissue damage with more<br />complex suture techniques impose the risk of suture cut out through the meniscus substance.<br />We introduce our loop postsuture construct technique which is simple, cheap and reproducible.<br />Level of evidence: V