An Alternative Method of Meniscus Root Tear Fixation with Biologic Augmentation

Part 1: https://youtu.be/Cwrft9JG_e4 

Would you fix this medial meniscus root tear in a 58-year-old with grade 3 compartmental changes? How would you fix it?

Part 2: https://youtu.be/QzWIL8NMb14 

Horizontal and vertical mattress all-inside suture/suture anchor fixation into vascular capsule; added a third “bridging anchor”posteriorly. Bone fixation was felt too inferior/non-anatomic.

Part 3: https://youtu.be/1Wt7ki0RbFs 

PRP injection with spinal needle fenestration.

Kelly Cunningham MD
Austin OrthoBiologics
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
Fellowship trained Sports medicine Arthroscopy and Regenerative medicine specialist
PRP and cellular "stem cell" therapy
austinorthobio.com  

Orthopedic regenerative sports medicine: info@austinorthobio.com

Dr. Kelly Cunningham; Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

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