Posteromedial meniscotibial ligament lesions, known as meniscal ramp lesions, are typically associated with ACL injuries, but frequently underdiagnosed. When correctly diagnosed, repair is mandatory in most cases. Retraction of the soft tissues makes it difficult to repair and leads to suture failure. Previously described techniques include all-inside and inside-out meniscal sutures, but do not ensure correct meniscotibial closure because of the soft tissue retraction. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe a meniscal ramp lesion arthroscopic repair with an all-inside technique with the Fast-Fix 360 device, detailing the use of the accessory posteromedial portal, and the addition of an arthroscopic grasper that raises the retracted meniscotibial ligament, to allow correct fixation.
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Background: The co-occurrence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture with medial collateral ligament (MCL) rupture is a compound injury that can be associated with meniscal tears.
Purpose: To report the characteristics of meniscal tears in knees with isolated ACL versus combined ACL and MCL injuries, analyzing their frequency, distribution by site, and lesion type.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3.
Orthop J Sports Med
December 2024
Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, USA.
Background: A new "terrible triad" has been reported to be an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear with a concomitant medial meniscus ramp tear and lateral meniscus root tear. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for isolated ACL reconstruction (ACLR) versus an ACLR with concomitant medial meniscus ramp and lateral meniscus root repairs are not well known.
Purpose: To compare postoperative outcomes between isolated ACLR and ACLR with concomitant medial meniscus ramp and lateral meniscus root repairs.
Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo)
October 2024
Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
: This study compared diagnostic methods for meniscal ramp injury (magnetic resonance imaging [MRI], arthrotomography, and arthroscopy) to determine the most sensitive and the agreement level between them. We studied 21 patients, all young athletes with suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury after trauma for at least 3 months and no evidence or history of other osteoarticular injuries in the knee. The patients underwent MRI and arthrotomography.
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December 2024
UFC, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências médico Cirúrgicas da Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Background: The aim of the present study was to describe the structure of the collagen matrix and the microvascularization of the medial meniscotibial ligament (MMTL), in order to contribute to the refinement of the surgical technique for repairing these structures and consequently lead to a reduction in the risk of anterior cruciate ligament re-rupture.
Methods: Twelve MMTLs were obtained from deceased organ donors. The ligaments were initially analyzed macroscopically and evaluated histologically using hematoxylin and eosin staining.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi
November 2024
Department of Sports Medicine, Institute of Sports Medicine, Affiliated Xinhua Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116021, P. R. China.
Objective: To evaluate the clinical diagnostic value of knee MRI at 90° flexed position for Ramp lesions of medial meniscus.
Methods: A total of 228 patients with knee pain as the main complaint who were admitted between September 2021 and September 2023 was selected as the research subjects, of which 51 patients met the selection criteria and were enrolled in the study. There were 31 males and 20 females with an average age of 38.
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