AANA/ISAKOS Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Course-Online Didactics (April 2024)-Paso a Paso Raiz Meniscal Interna Reinsercion Artroscopica

Paso a Paso Raiz Meniscal Interna Reinsercion Artroscopica

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Dr. Pablo Llenas from Valle de Lili Clinic, Colombia, presents a detailed procedure for treating internal meniscal root detachment in a symptomatic 62-year-old patient. The patient exhibited osteoarthritis signs and a detached posterior horn of the medial meniscus confirmed by MRI and arthroscopy. The surgical repair involved thorough debridement, creating a tibial tunnel with a cannulated drill, and securing the meniscal root with loop stitches using specialized clamps. Sutures were pulled through the tibia and fixed with a knotless system, ensuring stable reinsertion. Postoperative care included immobilization and physical therapy, yielding significant symptom improvement despite patient age and joint changes.

Keywords

meniscal root repair

internal meniscal root detachment

osteoarthritis knee treatment

tibial tunnel drilling

knotless suture fixation