Cases Solved! is a journal-based CME activity series presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Each activity consists of an interactive clinical case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) followed by a multiple-choice assessment to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test.

These current, peer-reviewed articles touch on important areas of orthopaedic patient care and describe how the article impacts practice behavior and/or systems of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the pathophysiology of meniscal root tears, including common mechanisms of injury and the clinical and biomechanical consequences of such injuries.
2. Discuss the typical clinical presentation of a patient with a meniscal root tear, including common symptoms and physical examination findings.
3. Identify imaging studies that aid in the diagnosis of meniscal root tears and help guide treatment decisions.
4. Review appropriate nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for the management of meniscal root tears.
5. Explain the surgical technique for arthroscopic suture repair of the meniscal root, including the indications, contraindications, instrumentation, portal placement, pearls and pitfalls, complications, suture fixation techniques, and rehabilitation protocols.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA category 1 Credits