Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair

Presentation

Mechanical locking and inability to fully straighten the knee after a squat. Imaging showed a displaced meniscal tear suitable for repair.

Reconstructive plan

• • High-definition arthroscopic assessment of all compartments
• • Repair-first strategy with all-inside or inside-out sutures
• • Protected flexion protocol to protect the repair
• • Progressive strengthening once healing milestones are met

Anonymised educational overview. Individual plans are confirmed in clinic after examination and imaging.