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This article shows step-by-step the necessary equipment and techniques to perform a meniscus root repair.
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Why is it important?
This article is important because meniscus root tears have only been recognized over the past 5-7 years. Meniscus root tears have been called a "silent epidemic because they have been present for a long time, but have not been recognized very well by radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons. As we have recognized their importance, we are finding out that they are high-risk to progress to arthritic changes if they are not repaired.
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This video article provides a step-by-step technique on the surgical repair of meniscus root tears.
Dr Robert F LaPrade
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
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This page is a summary of: Meniscal Root Repairs, JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques, October 2015, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.,
DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.st.n.00098.
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