The role of suture cutout in the failure of meniscal root repair during the early post-operative period: a biomechanical study

ConclusionsIn a porcine model of a repaired posterior meniscal root subjected to cyclic loads representative of current rehabilitation protocols in the early post-operative period under restricted loading conditions, suture cutout was not found as a main source of permanent root displacement when using suture thread or tape. Suture cutout progression started at high loading levels close to the ultimate load of the construct. Tape, with a meniscus-suture contact area larger than thread, produced higher ultimate load.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research