Christopher M LaPrade1, Evan W James1, Robert F LaPrade2. 1. Department of BioMedical Engineering (C.M.L.), and the Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research (E.W.J.), Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 West Meadow Drive, Suite 1000, Vail, Colorado, 81657. E-mail address for C.M. LaPrade: claprade@sprivail.org. E-mail address for E.W. James: ejames@sprivail.org. 2. The Steadman Clinic, 181 West Meadow Drive, Suite 400, Vail, Colorado 81657. E-mail address: drlaprade@sprivail.org.
Abstract
CASE: This case series describes the surgical technique for and outcomes after a modified transtibial pull-out repair for posterior root avulsions of the lateral meniscus. This modified technique is designed to prevent tunnel convergence during a concomitant or staging of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Promising short-term clinical outcomes were seen at the two-year follow-up for both patients. On second-look arthroscopy, one patient also demonstrated excellent healing. CONCLUSION: Results provide preliminary evidence suggesting that this technique may (1) facilitate anatomic healing of the root and (2) allow for concomitant or staged ACL reconstruction tunnel reaming.
CASE: This case series describes the surgical technique for and outcomes after a modified transtibial pull-out repair for posterior root avulsions of the lateral meniscus. This modified technique is designed to prevent tunnel convergence during a concomitant or staging of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Promising short-term clinical outcomes were seen at the two-year follow-up for both patients. On second-look arthroscopy, one patient also demonstrated excellent healing. CONCLUSION: Results provide preliminary evidence suggesting that this technique may (1) facilitate anatomic healing of the root and (2) allow for concomitant or staged ACL reconstruction tunnel reaming.
Authors: Aaron J Krych; Richard F Nauert; Bryant M Song; Corey S Cook; Adam C Johnson; Patrick A Smith; Michael J Stuart Journal: Orthop J Sports Med Date: 2021-08-16