Outside-in repair of complete radial tear of left lateral meniscus. A, Debridement of central portion of the meniscus surrounding complete radial tear in semilunar pattern. B, First suture is crossing horizontal mattress stitch. This suture is essential for providing reduction vectors on tear without lateral displacement of meniscus. C, Second suture is non-crossing, horizontal mattress suture that enters peripheral body of meniscus and exits on undersurface. D, The third and final suture also is non-crossing horizontal mattress suture exiting on top surface of meniscus, more centrally located than first suture. SEETECHNIQUE 51.8