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RootFix Enables Simultaneous Meniscal Root Repair and High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) for Optimal Knee Preservation

Ahmedabad, India

The RootFix retrograde anchor system, developed by OsteoCare Ahmedabad, is redefining knee preservation by allowing simultaneous Meniscal Root Repair and High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) in a single-stage procedure. This combined approach is proving to be a game-changer for patients with meniscal root tears and varus malalignment, ensuring enhanced joint stability, improved load distribution, and long-term knee preservation.

Why Combine Root Repair with HTO?

In patients with medial meniscal root tears and varus knee alignment, repairing the root without correcting the malalignment can lead to progressive joint degeneration. By performing HTO along with RootFix root repair, surgeons can:

✅ Restore Knee Biomechanics: Corrects alignment issues while preserving the meniscus, reducing stress on cartilage.
✅ Ensure Stronger Fixation: RootFix’s retrograde anchor system provides secure root attachment, allowing immediate osteotomy.
✅ Optimize Healing Potential: Simultaneous root repair and osteotomy improve meniscal healing by offloading joint stress.
✅ Prevent Early Osteoarthritis: Addresses both structural damage (root tear) and mechanical overload (malalignment) in one step.
✅ Reduce Recovery Time: A single-stage approach eliminates the need for two surgeries, allowing faster rehabilitation.

Dr. Prathmesh Jain on RootFix with HTO

💬 “When a meniscal root tear is associated with varus malalignment, performing an isolated root repair is not enough. HTO must be done concurrently to prevent excessive loading on the repaired meniscus. With RootFix, we can securely repair the root while simultaneously performing an osteotomy, ensuring optimal meniscal healing and knee function restoration.”

Watch the RootFix Animation

For a visual demonstration of the RootFix system in meniscal root repair, check out this official animation:

📽️ OC RootFix Anchor for Meniscus Repair – Animation

A Game-Changer in Knee Preservation Surgery

With RootFix enabling simultaneous root repair and HTO, surgeons can now achieve superior knee stability in a single procedure, preventing further degeneration and ensuring long-term joint function. As its usage surpasses 100 units per month, RootFix continues to revolutionize arthroscopic knee surgery and osteotomy techniques worldwide.