Meniscal Root Repair

Meniscal root avulsions are a challenging injury causing meniscal extrusion and loss of hoop stress distribution, which can lead to the development of knee arthritis.1 Arthrex offers multiple implant systems for meniscal root repair.

The SutureLoc™ implant allows for direct tibial fixation of the meniscal root. The 2.4 mm cannulated drill pin leaves more bone intact while delivering the SutureLasso™ wire directly to the footprint of the meniscal root. Once the anchor has been passed, the 2 repair sutures can be passed through the tissue in a variety of stitch patterns. The knotless implant is retensionable, allowing surgeons to dial in their repair. Traditional transtibial implant systems using a FlipCutter® II reamer and multiple fixation options are also available.

A complete system for meniscal root repair includes the meniscal root marking hooks and the Knee Scorpion™ suture passer. Two meniscal root marking hooks are available, so surgeons can choose their preferred hook.

The point-to-point guide allows surgeons to directly target their drill location at the meniscal root footprint, while the over-the-back marking hook sits securely over the back of the tibia to allow stable drilling tunnel preparation. Use the low-profile Knee Scorpion suture passer to simplify suture passing in tight recesses of the knee.

Reference:

1. Pagnani MJ, Cooper DE, Warren RF. Extrusion of the medial meniscus. Arthroscopy. 1991;7(3):297-300. doi:10.1016/0749-8063(91)90131-g

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Meniscal root avulsions are a challenging injury causing meniscal extrusion and loss of hoop stress distribution, which can lead to the development of knee arthritis.1 Arthrex offers multiple implant systems for meniscal root repair.

The SutureLoc™ implant allows for direct tibial fixation of the meniscal root. The 2.4 mm cannulated drill pin leaves more bone intact while delivering the SutureLasso™ wire directly to the footprint of the meniscal root. Once the anchor has been passed, the 2 repair sutures can be passed through the tissue in a variety of stitch patterns. The knotless implant is retensionable, allowing surgeons to dial in their repair. Traditional transtibial implant systems using a FlipCutter® II reamer and multiple fixation options are also available.

A complete system for meniscal root repair includes the meniscal root marking hooks and the Knee Scorpion™ suture passer. Two meniscal root marking hooks are available, so surgeons can choose their preferred hook.

The point-to-point guide allows surgeons to directly target their drill location at the meniscal root footprint, while the over-the-back marking hook sits securely over the back of the tibia to allow stable drilling tunnel preparation. Use the low-profile Knee Scorpion suture passer to simplify suture passing in tight recesses of the knee.

Reference:

1. Pagnani MJ, Cooper DE, Warren RF. Extrusion of the medial meniscus. Arthroscopy. 1991;7(3):297-300. doi:10.1016/0749-8063(91)90131-g

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Educational Resources and Products

Meniscal Root Repair Using the Point-to-Point Marking Hook

Aaron Krych, MD
Surgical Technique Videos | 14:24 | English | 08/08/2022 | VID1-003499-en-US A

Management of Meniscal Root Tears

Travis Maak, MD
Presentation Videos | 09:03 | English | 05/11/2020 | VID1-000979-en-US A
Meniscal Root Repair With PEEK SwiveLock® Anchor
Meniscal Root Repair With PEEK SwiveLock® Anchor
Surgical Technique Guides | English | 04/15/2022 | LT1-00129-en-US B
Point-to-Point Meniscal Root Marking Hook
Point-to-Point Meniscal Root Marking Hook
Product Demonstrations | 01:42 | English | 03/16/2022 | AN1-000365-en-US B
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Sequential All-Inside Meniscal Reduction Using the All-Suture FiberStitch™ Implant
Sequential All-Inside Meniscal Reduction Using the All-Suture FiberStitch™ Implant
Sommer Hammoud, MD
07:32 | English | 10/25/2023 | VID1-004112-en-US A
Meniscal Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™ Implant
Meniscal Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™ Implant
Matthew T. Provencher, MD
13:32 | English | 02/07/2023 | VID1-003669-en-US A
Meniscal Root Repair Using the Point-to-Point Marking Hook
Meniscal Root Repair Using the Point-to-Point Marking Hook
Aaron Krych, MD
14:24 | English | 08/08/2022 | VID1-003499-en-US A
“Fix-and-Stitch” Augmented Posterior Meniscus Root Repair
“Fix-and-Stitch” Augmented Posterior Meniscus Root Repair
Justin J. Mitchell, MD
06:43 | English | 09/27/2021 | VID1-002665-en-US B
Knotless Posterior Horn Meniscus Root Repair With a PEEK SwiveLock® Anchor
Knotless Posterior Horn Meniscus Root Repair With a PEEK SwiveLock® Anchor
Michael J. Stuart, MD
07:31 | English | 06/17/2019 | VID1-000311-en-US A

Surgical Technique Animations (1)

Meniscal Root Repair Implant System
Meniscal Root Repair Implant System
02:03 | English | 06/09/2021 | AN1-00392-EN B

Surgical Technique Guides (3)

Meniscal Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™  Implant
Meniscal Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™ Implant
English | 02/07/2023 | LT1-000236-en-US C
Meniscal Root Repair With PEEK SwiveLock® Anchor
Meniscal Root Repair With PEEK SwiveLock® Anchor
English | 04/15/2022 | LT1-00129-en-US B
Meniscal Root Avulsion Repair
Meniscal Root Avulsion Repair
English | 11/24/2021 | LT1-00016-EN E

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510K Arthrex SwiveLock
510K Arthrex SwiveLock
English | 03/05/2019 | K173845 A

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Meniscal Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™ Implant
Meniscal Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™ Implant
07:47 | English | 02/26/2024 | VID1-004097-en-US A
Medial Meniscus Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™ Implant: Early Outcomes and Clinical Rationale
Medial Meniscus Root Repair Using the SutureLoc™ Implant: Early Outcomes and Clinical Rationale
Justin J. Mitchell, MD
10:49 | English | 12/28/2023 | VID1-004167-en-US A
Biomechanics of Meniscus Repair
Biomechanics of Meniscus Repair
Aaron Krych, MD
05:42 | English | 08/29/2022 | VID1-003498-en-US A

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Management of Meniscal Root Tears
Management of Meniscal Root Tears
Travis Maak, MD
09:03 | English | 05/11/2020 | VID1-000979-en-US A
Meniscus Root Repair and Inside-Out Repair Techniques
Meniscus Root Repair and Inside-Out Repair Techniques
Aaron Krych, MD
12:28 | English | 03/29/2019 | VID1-000234-en-US A
Meniscus Root Tears: See It, Fix It
Meniscus Root Tears: See It, Fix It
Aaron Krych, MD
09:46 | English | 04/23/2018 | VPT1-01084-EN A
Meniscus Root Repair Options
Meniscus Root Repair Options
Michael J. Stuart, MD
11:16 | English | 03/26/2018 | VPT1-00798-EN C

Product Demonstrations (5)

SutureLoc™ Implant for Meniscal Root Repair
SutureLoc™ Implant for Meniscal Root Repair
02:03 | English | 03/28/2024 | AN1-000301-en-US B
SutureLoc™ Implant
SutureLoc™ Implant
00:57 | English | 08/22/2023 | VID1-004046-en-US A
ZebraProbe and ZebraProbe Plus Demonstration
ZebraProbe and ZebraProbe Plus Demonstration
Patrick A. Smith, MD
03:17 | English | 06/07/2023 | VID1-001490-en-US A
Point-to-Point Meniscal Root Marking Hook
Point-to-Point Meniscal Root Marking Hook
01:42 | English | 03/16/2022 | AN1-000365-en-US B
Meniscal Root Repair Assisted by the PoweRasp™ Instrument
Meniscal Root Repair Assisted by the PoweRasp™ Instrument
Thomas M. DeBerardino, MD
04:50 | English | 12/11/2018 | VID1-000019-en-US A

Scientific Updates (2)

Meniscus Root Repair Scientific Update
Meniscus Root Repair Scientific Update
English | 07/19/2022 | DOC1-000605-en-US C
Meniscus Repair Scientific Update
Meniscus Repair Scientific Update
English | 06/16/2022 | LA1-00040-EN H

Surgeon Newsletters (1)

Scope This Out - Volume 24, Number 1
Scope This Out - Volume 24, Number 1
English | 02/22/2023 | LN1-000486-en-US A