2024 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Concurrent Session A Meniscal Tears- Getting to the Root of the Problem

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The video transcript details a session focused on meniscus ramp lesions and various surgical techniques for their repair. The session is moderated by Matt Tao from University of Nebraska Medical Center, with Jocelyn Wittstein assisting. Adnan Saithna presents on behalf of the Santee Group, discussing the risk factors and failure rates of meniscus ramp lesions repaired during ACL reconstruction. Key points include the high misdiagnosis rate of ramp lesions due to their location, and the importance of a systematic transnotch visualization for accurate identification and repair. The study finds a 7.7% failure rate for ramp repairs, with isolated ACL reconstruction cases showing a higher failure rate.<br /><br />Subsequent presentations cover different aspects of meniscus tear repairs. Paul Allegra discusses the biomechanical analysis of medial root repairs subjected to early loading; their findings highlight that meniscus repairs displace under load, leading to the recommendation of non-weight-bearing post-operatively. Zachary Burnett presents outcomes of lateral meniscus oblique radial tear repairs, emphasizing the importance of repair for restoring knee stability. Aaron Critch from the Mayo Clinic presents midterm outcomes of meniscal allograft transplants, showing good clinical results if there is low cartilage degeneration. <br /><br />The session concludes with demonstrations and discussions on specific surgical techniques for meniscus repairs, including Roman Seil’s method for repairing meniscus ramp lesions using postero-medial portals, and Travis Decker’s approach to meniscal root tears, emphasizing preparation and repair strategy. The discussion also extends to complex cases, including pediatric scenarios with discoid lateral meniscus and associated OCD lesions, highlighting the challenges and considerations in these unique cases.<br /><br />Overall, the session provides comprehensive insights into the complexities and advancements in the surgical treatment of various meniscus injuries, underscoring the importance of tailored approaches based on specific patient and injury characteristics.

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2:25 pm - 3:25 pm

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Speaker Cassandra A. Lee, MD

Speaker Matthew Tao, MD

Speaker Adnan Saithna, MD, FAANA

Speaker Paul Allegra, MD

Speaker Zachary Burnett, MD

Speaker Aaron J. Krych, MD

Speaker Romain Seil, MD, PhD

Speaker Travis J. Dekker, MD

Speaker Nick Colyvas, MD

Speaker Jocelyn R. Wittstein, MD

Keywords

meniscus ramp lesions

surgical techniques

ACL reconstruction

transnotch visualization

biomechanical analysis

non-weight-bearing

meniscal allograft transplants

postero-medial portals

pediatric cases

knee stability

Cassandra A. Lee, MD

Matthew Tao, MD

Adnan Saithna, MD, FAANA

Paul Allegra, MD

Zachary Burnett, MD

Aaron J. Krych, MD

Romain Seil, MD, PhD

Travis J. Dekker, MD

Nick Colyvas, MD

Jocelyn R. Wittstein, MD