Use of a Caspari suture punch to repair a radial tear of the lateral meniscus.
Radial meniscal injuries in young patients are challenging problems. A technique not previously described in the literature is presented for radial meniscal repair. A Caspari suture punch is used to repair the inner leaf of the radial tear followed by standard inside-out augmentation with zone-specific cannulas and No. 2.0 PDS suture. This technical note describes the technique and its result in a case report.
Tao
Stanley S
SS
Orthopaedic Research of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, USA. fellowship@orv.com
Beach
William R
WR
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries