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Inside-Out Bucket-Handle Meniscus Repair With a Single-Handed Self-Advancing Zone-Specific Meniscus Repair Device

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Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries in the general population and often are treated arthroscopically with a meniscus repair. Of the various meniscus repair techniques available, the… Click to show full abstract

Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries in the general population and often are treated arthroscopically with a meniscus repair. Of the various meniscus repair techniques available, the inside-out meniscus tear is considered the gold standard due to its versatility and good clinical outcomes. The purpose of this Technical Note and accompanying video is to describe an inside-out bucket-handle meniscus repair using a single handed, self-advancing meniscus repair device with an interchangeable zone-specific multicannula system to decrease the technical difficulty and operative time of the repair.

Keywords: handle meniscus; meniscus repair; bucket handle; inside bucket; meniscus; repair

Journal Title: Arthroscopy Techniques
Year Published: 2020

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