Repair of Bucket Handle Tear of Medial Meniscus

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In this informative video, Dr. Sharath K Ramanath from Bangalore provides a detailed demonstration of knee arthroscopy focused on repairing a large bucket handle tear in the medial meniscus along with a radial tear. The patient is a 22-year-old male who sustained the injury while playing badminton, leading to knee pain and locking. Dr. Sharath explains the surgical procedure, starting with an initial traction stitch to secure the meniscus, followed by multiple stitches utilizing inside-out and outside-in techniques for effective repair. He discusses the surgical approach for different parts of the meniscus, emphasizing the importance of reattaching the meniscus to the knee capsule to prevent further tearing. The video showcases the successful repair process and emphasizes rehabilitation for the patient to return to sports. Dr. Sharath encourages viewers to subscribe and share the educational content.

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