Alternative All-Inside Technique of Repairing a Vertical Meniscus Tear.

Abstract

Lateral meniscus vertical tears are often seen with acute anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The inside-out technique of repairing the meniscal tear is currently the gold standard treatment. However, every technique has its own drawbacks. The inside-out technique has possible risk of infection and neurovascular complications. All-inside techniques are becoming increasingly popular. A novel all-inside technique and a variation of it for meniscus repair using an antegrade suture passer like a Knee Scorpion are described. These are cost effective using a 2-0 FiberWire for repair of vertical meniscal tears. This technique also provides a better control of reduction at tear site through tensioning the 2 suture limbs. It is cost effective, easy to use, and has less neurovascular complications as compared with the inside -out technique.