# Circumferential Meniscal Reconstruction Using the Semitendinosus Tendon for a Medial Meniscal Posterior Root Tear

**Authors:** Takuya Ohno, Kei Nagasaki, Hiroki Ishikawa, Hiroki Okamura, Shogo Fujita, Mizuki Toura, Yoshifumi Kudo

PMC · DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103495 · Arthroscopy Techniques · 2025-03-15

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a new surgical technique using the semitendinosus tendon to better treat medial meniscal posterior root tears and improve knee stability.

## Contribution

A novel surgical method using the semitendinosus tendon for circumferential joint capsule reinforcement is proposed.

## Key findings

- The technique significantly reduces meniscal extrusion compared to traditional methods.
- Preliminary results show improved knee stability and function restoration in patients.

## Abstract

This article describes a surgical technique that addresses the limitations of existing approaches in managing meniscal extrusion after medial meniscal posterior root tear repair. Although traditional methods such as pullout repair and suture anchor repair are highly effective, they often struggle to adequately prevent meniscal extrusion, leading to suboptimal meniscal function restoration. Our method, which uses the semitendinosus tendon for circumferential joint capsule reinforcement, significantly reduces meniscal extrusion and enhances knee stability in patients with medial meniscal posterior root tears. Preliminary results suggest that this technique is superior to conventional methods in terms of preventing meniscal extrusion and restoring knee function.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Posterior Root Tear (MESH:D011843), meniscal extrusion (MESH:D010007)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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