Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Repair Technique of Radial Tears of Lateral Meniscus Using Central Midline Portal

Advantages

The approach is less tangential to the lesion.

The lateral tibial spine is avoided.

The surgeon can easily perform suture placement with 1 hand in a figure-of-4 position. In contrast, in an extreme figure-of-4 position, the proximity of the knee to the operating table may limit access to the anterolateral portal for device insertion.

A direct view is achieved, which allows the surgeon to control the quality of the suture.

Disadvantages

An additional arthroscopic portal is required.

There is a theoretical risk of patellar tendinitis.

There is a potential risk of anchor migration in the joint in the case of improper anchor seating.