AANA Knee Arthroscopy - September 2024-Technical Pearls for Meniscus Repair

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In this talk, the speaker shares personal tips for effective meniscus repair, emphasizing understanding tear types, patient factors, and repair candidacy. Key advice includes thorough preparation with multiple tools and reps ready, allotting extra surgical time, and performing a percutaneous MCL release to improve visualization and reduce cartilage damage—a major game-changer learned at OLC. The speaker also stresses using all arthroscopic portals and a 70-degree scope to optimize viewing and implant trajectory. Utilizing a sled tool during all-inside repairs aids in meniscus reduction and chondroprotection. Overall, knowledge of tear personality, flexibility in approach, and optimal exposure are crucial for successful meniscus repair.

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Dr. Patrick Joyner

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meniscus repair

percutaneous MCL release

arthroscopic portals

70-degree scope

sled tool