Meniscal transplantation: procedures, outcomes, and rehabilitation

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Young, James
Tudor, Francois
Mahmoud, Ahmed
Myers, Peter
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Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is a possible treatment option for patients with joint pain after meniscectomy. It is necessary that the joint be aligned and stable. Current evidence shows that MAT improves pain and mechanical function in the mid to long term with patients reporting significantly improved outcomes at up to 15 years following surgery. Studies on survivorship showed up to 76% graft survival at 10 years. Recent studies have suggested a chondroprotective effect, but there is, at present, no evidence to support MAT in the prevention of osteoarthritis. This review article reported the current evidence for MAT showing support for fresh frozen, nonirradiated allografts. However, further research is required to determine the ideal indications for MAT, the optimal graft fixation method, and the safest rehabilitation protocol.

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Orthopedic Research and Reviews

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9

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Clinical sciences

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meniscus

meniscectomy

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Young, J; Tudor, F; Mahmoud, A; Myers, P, Meniscal transplantation: procedures, outcomes, and rehabilitation, Orthopedic Research and Reviews, 2017, 9, pp. 35-43

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