Arthroscopic Meniscal Root Repair Using a Ceterix NovoStitch Suture Passer

Abstract

Meniscal root injuries can compromise knee function and lead to early degenerative changes if not appropriately treated. Numerous techniques have been described; however, the technical difficulties in performing these repairs are well known. Furthermore, the relative strengths of various repair techniques have been examined. This article describes a singleeworking portal meniscal root repair technique using a double-locking loop suture configuration with a novel suture-passing device that offers a strong, reproducible repair construct.

The “Under, Over” Technique for Repair of a Peripheral Bucket-Handle Meniscus Tear With Circumferential Compression Stitches

“…Early studies have demonstrated successful repair of other tear patterns using the NOVOSTITCH PRO device, including meniscal root tears, horizontal cleavage tears, and radial tears. 13 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 All-inside techniques have also been shown to reduce operative time and lower the risk of nerve injury complications compared with inside-out repair. 22 Furthermore, the NOVOSTITCH PRO device can be used for circumferential compression sutures, which biomechanical studies show reduce gap formation at high cyclic loading and provide the highest load to failure of all repair techniques.…”

Repair of a Horizontal Cleavage Tear of the Lateral Meniscus with Circumferential Compression Stitches and Marrow Venting Augmentation

“… 13 Alternatively, a single suture or a double-locking loop suture can be threaded down a bone tunnel for transtibial repair of root or radial tears. 14 …”

Patellar Tendon Reconstruction Using Semitendinosus Autograft With Preserved Distal Insertion for Treatment of Patellar Tendon Rupture After Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone ACL Reconstruction: A Case Report

“…The flap tear was debrided, and the meniscal root repair was completed using a transtibial pull-out technique. 3 A second medial incision was made for the ACL reconstruction to ensure that the tibial tunnel for the ACL would remain separate from the tibial harvest site and the anchor from the meniscal root repair. The graft was fixed to the tibia and femur with biocomposite interference screws.…”