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Meniscal tears can be broadly categorized as vertical, radial, horizontal and oblique. Meniscal preservation is critical to restore the functions of chondral protection and joint stability while preserving long-term knee health. Meniscal preservation’s success depends on the selection and implementation of appropriate repair techniques. Repair healing is influenced by the biomechanical environment and postoperative rehabilitation; therefore, it must be tailored to the repair technique, tissue condition and concomitant procedures.

Repair techniques are categorized as inside-out, outside-in, all-inside and tunnel-based; some tear patterns may require a combination of these techniques. Each technique has certain advantages and disadvantages in terms of morbidity and structural stability. Due to the meniscus’s microvascular anatomy, certain tear patterns are considered to have a lower probability of healing following repair. In some cases, using autologous blood products like fibrin clots, marrow venting, platelet-rich plasma or bone marrow concentrate can enhance meniscal healing. Attendees will learn how and when to incorporate these concepts and potential surgical treatments into their practice with the goal of increasing the rates of meniscal repair and improving clinical outcomes.

Andrew G. Geeslin, M.D., Moderator | Scott C. Faucett, M.D., M.S. | Leah C. Brown, M.D. | Christopher J. Tucker, M.D., FAANA

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