Results of meniscal root repair by transtibial pullout technique without fixation implants

Background: A meniscus root tear is described as a radial tear or avulsion at the posterior horn attachment to bone for medial or lateral meniscus. The aim of this work was evaluation of effectiveness of arthroscopic repair of posterior root tear of medial meniscus without fixation implants in restoring meniscal structural integrity and functions in 20 patients after one year follow up. Methods: This prospective study included 20 adult patients diagnosed as medical meniscus root tears. All patients were followed up fort one year and assessed using Lysholm activity scale. McMurray test was used to assess medial meniscal tear. Results: The postoperative extension lag was significantly lower compared to preoperative extension (p