Can Suture Tape Improve Radial Meniscal Tear Repair Over Traditional Suture? A Biomechanical Cadaveric Study
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on February 24, 2026
Abstract
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 5, Page 1072-1077, April 2026.
Background:While studies have demonstrated that the “hashtag” suture pattern may improve biomechanical repair properties in radial meniscal tears, the effect of the type of suture within the hashtag is unknown.Hypothesis/Purpose:The purpose of this study ...
Background:While studies have demonstrated that the “hashtag” suture pattern may improve biomechanical repair properties in radial meniscal tears, the effect of the type of suture within the hashtag is unknown.Hypothesis/Purpose:The purpose of this study ...