title: Modified inside-out technique for meniscal repair.
abstract: A modified technique of the inside-out suture for arthroscopic repair of meniscus is described. Although the conventional inside-out technique is a fine modality of a meniscal repair, it is difficult to perform vertical suture and to attain good coaptation and strong fixation. We introduce a modified inside-out suture, which uses a suture hook, a zone-specific cannula, and a specially designed looped needle for an efficient meniscal repair. The modified inside-out suture technique provides vertically oriented suture, excellent tissue coaptation, and firm fixation. We recommend this technique as an excellent method for repairing a tear in most parts of the meniscus, especially the posteromedial corner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea. jha@smc.samsung.co.kr
authors.forename: Jin Hwan
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.forename: Joon-Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Irvin
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Oh
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries