What is it about?
This is a video article going through the steps that are necessary for both medial and lateral meniscus inside-out repairs. It defines the type of tear that needs to be repaired, demonstrates the vertical mattress inside-out technique, and shows the location and placement of surgical incisions.
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Why is it important?
This article is important because the gold standard for meniscus repairs is an inside-out vertical mattress repair. This video article goes through the necessary steps to perform a safe and efficient inside-out vertical mattress suture repair.
Perspectives
This article provides a step-by-step video analysis of how to perform an inside-out vertical mattress suture repair for a meniscus tear. This is important because many residency and fellowship programs do not adequately teach these steps. The meniscus is the key to preserving joint health and meniscus repairs should be performed in increasing numbers in the future.
Dr Robert F LaPrade
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
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This page is a summary of: Medial and Lateral Meniscal Inside-Out Repairs, JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques, October 2015, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.,
DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.st.n.00097.
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