Meniscal Root Repair Surgical Technique

The meniscal roots are responsible for maintaining placement and stability of the meniscus, and patients who have sustained a meniscal root tear often require surgery to properly repair the root or a meniscectomy. Studies have shown that a meniscal root repair procedure results in less stress in cartilage post operation¹. During this procedure, the root of the meniscus is often repositioned and fixated into its original anatomical attachment site using anchors or sutures.

• Bonasia, David Edoardo et al. “Meniscal Root Tear Repair: Why, When and How?”. US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. June 2015.