Delta-Grip Stitch for Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Repair.

Ishibashi, Yasuyuki; Sasaki, Eiji; Kimura, Yuka; Tsushima, Takahiro · Arthrosc Tech · 2024

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

Medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) is a common medial meniscus injury among elderly patients and often necessitates repair. Although the clinical outcomes of MMPRT repair have demonstrated improvements, subsequent second-look arthroscopy shows poor healing postrepair. Consequently, numerous repair techniques have been reported. Herein, we introduce a simple locking-suture method, the "delta-grip" stitch, for MMPRT repair. This technique exhibited sufficient pullout strength compared with conventional suturing methods, offering promising prospects for enhancing the outcomes of MMPRT repair.