Transtibial single-tunnel all-inside technique for repair of a complete radial meniscal tear

IntroductionRadial meniscus tears significantly compromise knee biomechanics due to loss of the circumferential fiber connections and have been shown be biomechanically equivalent a total meniscectomy. There is paucity data regarding biomechanical performance radial meniscal repairs numerous technical challenges associated with surgical repair. Further, current repair methods lead high rates incomplete, nonanatomical healing can potentially cause progressive joint degeneration osteoarthritis. This particularly true for avascular portions meniscus. As result, such injuries historically treated partial has growing interest in transtibial mechanisms as potential solution this challenging pathology.ObjectivesThe purpose note detail method repairing complete tear medial using single-tunnel technique.MethodsAfter thorough history clinical examination, imaging, patient was diagnosed complex primary component. A single tunnel indicated performed.ResultsAn anatomic achieved tension across defect. The successfully returned activities.ConclusionsSingle-tunnel may provide increased stability by anchoring leaflets tibia well biological benefit releasing growth factors progenitor cells from bone marrow.