IC 208-2023: All You Need to Know about Meniscus Preservation-IC 208 - All You Need to Know about Meniscus Preservation (5/5)

IC 208 - All You Need to Know about Meniscus Preservation (5/5)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses their experience with different techniques for meniscus repair. They explain that they switched to using all-inside devices due to issues with the previous generation causing chondrolysis. They mention that the current fifth generation devices are more flexible and comfortable to use. The speaker also mentions using inside-out sutures and the benefits of arthroscopic procedures. They discuss techniques for meniscus transplants and how they sometimes need to centralize the capsule first. They also talk about mobilizing the capsule and releasing the meniscus tibial ligaments. The speaker mentions using a Bankart elevator for mobilization and not cutting the capsule on top of the meniscus. They briefly touch on hay bale sutures and the use of all-inside suture devices. The video ends with the speaker summarizing the importance of preserving the meniscus and educating patients on the different techniques available. No credits are mentioned.

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Andrew Sheean, MD; Aaron Krych, MD; David Flanigan, MD; Volker Musahl, MD

Keywords

meniscus repair

all-inside devices

chondrolysis

arthroscopic procedures

meniscus transplants