Arthroscopic Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Reconstruction Using Auto-Gracilis Tendon

Arthrosc Tech. 2017 Aug 28;6(4):e1431-e1435. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.07.014. eCollection 2017 Aug.

Abstract

There have been several techniques to repair the medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) with the goal of restoring the anatomic and firm fixation of the meniscal root to bone. Many anatomic studies about the menisci also have been developed, so a better understanding of the anatomy could help surgeons perform correct fixation of the MMPRTs. The meniscal roots have ligament-like structures that firmly attach the menisci to the tibial plateau, and this structural concept is important to restore normal biomechanics after anatomic root repair. We present arthroscopic transtibial medial meniscus posterior root reconstruction using auto-gracilis tendon.