Treatment of Nonreducible Bucket-Handle Meniscus Tear with No ACL Injury (Stable Knee)

This protocol applies to an old bucket-handle meniscus tear that cannot be reduced back to its anatomical position. The knee is stable — cruciate ligaments are intact, with no anterior cruciate ligament tear present. This specific combination of nonreducibility and ligament stability directly shapes the treatment decision.

When a bucket-handle tear is nonreducible and other treatment options are not applicable, an arthroscopic surgical approach targeting the meniscus is indicated.

The complete protocol — including specific technique, decision criteria, and post-operative pathway — is available via the link below.