Transosseous Fixation with Suspensory Fixation System on Medial Meniscus Root Tears

Paksoy A. E., Sarikaya G., Kose M., Ollivier M., Kocaoglu B.

Arthroscopy Techniques, vol.16,2023, no.October 16, 2023, pp.1-6, 2023 (ESCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Technical Note
  • Volume: 16,2023 Issue: October 16, 2023
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.07.016
  • Journal Name: Arthroscopy Techniques
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-6
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract: Medial meniscal root injury is known to cause an increase in the tibiofemoral contact pressure and results in

early osteoarthritis. Several techniques have been described for transosseous suture repair. Typically, the sutures are

passed through the meniscus, pulled out through a transtibial tunnel, and tied over a bone bridge, a suture button, or a

screw at the anterior tibial cortex. Desired meniscus root tension may not be achieved in transosseous fixation with a

suture button. The suspensory fixation technique is aimed to prevent secondary looseness in the knot attached to the

button implant in the tibia and to provide the desired tension in the fixation of the button implant in different degrees of

flexion of the knee.