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The benefits of meniscal preservation have been well established in the literature. There is a growing trend toward meniscal repair in recent years. All-inside repair techniques and instrumentation have rapidly evolved and enable the surgeon to manage complex meniscal pathology, often more safely and efficiently and less invasively than classical inside-out repair. The posterior third of the meniscus presents added challenges in regards to proper access to the tears as well as proximity to vital neurovascular structures. This article outlines the senior author's Nicholas A. Sgaglione preferred technique for all-inside repair of posterior third medial and lateral meniscus tears.