Fig. 6From: Arthroscopic pie-crusting release of the posteromedial complex of the knee for surgical treatment of medial meniscus injuryArthroscopic pie-crusting release of PMC for meniscus suture. a Preoperative MRI showed a bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus. b Displacement of the injured meniscus under arthroscopy. c The injured meniscus was reduced, but the probe tip could not pass vertically through the medial gap. d Multi-point release of the PMC. e After release, the probe tip could pass vertically through the narrow gap. f The meniscus was sutured, with no iatrogenic cartilage injury. g Postoperative MRI showed a normal meniscus shape and mild iatrogenic injury of MCL. h After 18 months follow-up, MRI showed healing of the meniscus and MCLBack to article page