How To Avoid Suture Damage in Simultaneous Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Lateral Meniscal Posterior Root Reinsertion With the Transtibial Pullout Technique: A Technical Note

• DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.024
• Publication Date: 2024-01-01T09:13:00Z
• Authors: Alice Nlandu; Giancarlo Giurazza; Mohammed Lahsika; Jae-Sung An; Dunio Jacome-Pacheco; Leonardo Venzo; Kaushal Patel; Thais Dutra Vieira; Bertrand Sonnery-...

<h2>Abstract</h2> Lateral meniscus posterior root tears (LMPRTs) are estimated to occur in 7% 12% of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-injured knees. This topic is great interest because their biomechanical consequences terms interruption hoop stress distribution. If left unrepaired, the corresponding compartment exposed unfavorable contact dynamics, similar those resulting from a total meniscectomy. Technical Note describes transtibial LMPRT repair using Knee Scorpion and an 18-gauge spinal needle. It reproducible arthroscopic LMPR reinsertion technique combined with concomitant standard ACL + anterolateral reconstruction hamstring tendons it how safely avoid damage traction sutures during independent tibial tunnel drilling.