title: Classification and Surgical Repair of Ramp Lesions of the Medial Meniscus.
abstract: Ramp lesions of the medial meniscus are commonly associated with anterior cruciate ligament ruptures and consist of longitudinal peripheral tears of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Given the frequency of partial-thickness tears, they can be difficult to diagnose arthroscopically from the anterior compartment. We describe a classification of the different types of ramp lesions depending on both tear pattern (partial- or full-thickness tear) and associated meniscotibial ligament disruption. An original technique of arthroscopic suture placement through a single posteromedial portal with a 25° curved suture hook device is described.
authors.affiliation: Générale de Santé, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: Mathieu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thaunat
authors.affiliation: Générale de Santé, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: Jean Marie
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fayard
authors.affiliation: Générale de Santé, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: Tales M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Guimaraes
authors.affiliation: Générale de Santé, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jan
authors.affiliation: Générale de Santé, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: Colin G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.affiliation: Générale de Santé, Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: Bertrand
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sonnery-Cottet