Tibiofemoral Load Sharing and Lateral Meniscal Function Are Restored in Tibia- and Capsular-Based Repair of Type 3 Lateral Meniscal Oblique Radial Tears

The authors investigate how type 3 lateral meniscal oblique radial tears (LMORTs) affect tibiofemoral contact mechanics and meniscal function, and whether different repair techniques can restore these metrics to their native levels. They found that both tibia-based suture anchor and capsular-based side-to-side repairs effectively restored joint mechanics and meniscal function, while debridement yielded poorer outcomes. This study supports the biomechanical rationale for repairing type 3 LMORTs during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.