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Dr. Garcia demonstrates his new technique to improve meniscus root repairs using a knotless extrusion stitch.
Dr. Garcia specializes in complex knee, shoulder and elbow sports surgeries. He has prepared a number of surgical videos below to help patients better understand their procedures. He is frequently updating his surgical video database so check back soon for further updates.
This video covers an essential advancement in joint preservation, detailing Dr. Garcia’s innovative technique to improve meniscus root repairs by adding a knotless extrusion/centralization stitch.
A meniscus root tear is considered a severe knee injury because losing the root anchor is biomechanically equivalent to having the entire meniscus removed, causing the cushioning tissue to squeeze out of the joint (extrusion). This lack of shock absorption often leads to rapid-onset arthritis, with clinical data showing that up to 50% of unaddressed root tears result in total knee replacement within 3 to 5 years.
