Posterior meniscal root tears: repair indications and technique selection
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OrthoVellum Editorial · 7d ago
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Meniscal root tear repair technique illustration or image — Credit: Bonasia DE et al. via Orthop Rev (Pavia) (Open-i (NIH)), CC BY
Biomechanical and clinical series demonstrate that root repair can slow osteoarthritis progression compared with meniscectomy, particularly in younger patients with minimal chondral damage. Suture anchor versus transtibial tunnel techniques show comparable healing rates on second-look arthroscopy. What imaging and patient factors currently lead you to attempt repair versus debridement?
