APEX Foundations in Arthroscopy Basic Lectures-Meniscal Repair Techniques Demo

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This video demonstrates inside-out meniscus repair techniques for both the medial and lateral sides of the knee using a cadaveric dissection. For the medial meniscus repair, key landmarks such as the pes anserine tendons and joint line are identified, followed by a skin incision and careful dissection to avoid the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve. The fascial plane is developed between the gastrocnemius head and tibial periosteum to allow placement of a retractor for suture passage. For the lateral meniscus repair, landmarks including the fibular head, lateral collateral ligament (LCL), biceps femoris tendon, and joint line are outlined. An incision is made just below the joint line, and dissection is carefully performed posterior to the LCL to access the space between the gastrocnemius head and tibia. A speculum is placed to facilitate suture passage and retrieval from the lateral side. The video emphasizes anatomical orientation and careful tissue handling to optimize repair exposure.

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Brian E. Walczak, D.O., Ph.D.

Keywords

inside-out meniscus repair

medial meniscus

lateral meniscus

knee anatomy

cadaveric dissection