title: Arthroscopic Meniscal Root Repair Using a Ceterix NovoStitch Suture Passer.
abstract: Meniscal root injuries can compromise knee function and lead to early degenerative changes if not appropriately treated. Numerous techniques have been described; however, the technical difficulties in performing these repairs are well known. Furthermore, the relative strengths of various repair techniques have been examined. This article describes a single-working portal meniscal root repair technique using a double-locking loop suture configuration with a novel suture-passing device that offers a strong, reproducible repair construct.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Blackman
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Stuart
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Bruce A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Aaron J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Krych