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Arthroscopic Refixation of the Medial Meniscal Posterior Root With an Intramedullary Titanium Screw

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Arthroscopic repair of medial meniscal posterior root tears addresses a complex area of modern traumatology. Meniscal posterior root tear presents challenges owing to its potential post-traumatic consequences, including functional deficiency, as well as increased risk of degenerative changes and osteoarthritis, which significantly deteriorate patients' quality of life. The considerable interest from both clinicians and researchers stems from the serious implications of such injuries, the diagnostic challenges-particularly in the early stages-and the inconsistent clinical outcomes associated with various treatment modalities. Despite the availability of diverse surgical approaches and substantial clinical experience, the prevalence of unsatisfactory results indicates that meniscal posterior root tear remains a complex issue yet to be fully resolved. Moreover, a consensus on the optimal management strategy for this injury has not been established. Consequently, we present an effective, safe, and reproducible technique for arthroscopic intramedullary refixation of the medial meniscal posterior root with a titanium screw, using only standard arthroscopic tools to minimize additional costs.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103577

Authors: Nikita Vadimovich Vasilchenko, Ivan Ivanovich Radysh, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vetoshkin, Sergey Sergeevich Gusev, Ksenia Dmitrievna Mikhaylova

Institutions: Presidential Executive Office, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Nikiforov Russian Center of Emergency and Radiation Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975