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Meniscus repair: a review of techniques and long-term outcomes
Outcomes of meniscus repair are favorable at 10 years post-operative regardless of technique.
Read moreLong-term Outcomes and Survivorship of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Systematic Review With Minimum 10-Year Follow-up
MAT demonstrated favorable long-term clinical outcomes and variable graft survivorship beyond 10 years. Included studies varied based on graft type, fixation technique, and patient selection
Read moreThe association between chondral lesions and patient-reported outcomes after meniscectomy: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Participants with radiographic knee OA undergoing meniscectomy reported improvements in PROs.
Read moreThe evolution of the meniscus: Where surgical advancements meet translational research
The history and advancement of meniscal surgery has and continues to be shaped by translational research that has broadened scientific understanding of the form and function of the meniscus.
Read moreSynthetic medial meniscus implant demonstrates high reoperation rates: Patients who retain implant or require implant exchange show improvement in post meniscectomy knee pain and clinical function
The synthetic medial meniscus implant shows high reoperation and failure rates.
Read moreBiomechanical Analysis of Posterior Segmental Medial Meniscal Transplantation in a Human Cadaveric Model
Both segmental and full transplantation restored extrusion to near-normal levels, with segmental transplantation offering a less invasive alternative in appropriate cases.
Read moreLateral Meniscus Allograft Transplantation: An All-Soft Tissue All-Inside Technique
A good technique to show how contemporary meniscus allograft transplantation can be performed arthroscopically.
Read moreMeniscus Allograft Transplantation in Conjunction With Arthroscopic Biologic Knee Restoration Delays Arthroplasty in Patients Older Than 50 Years
A joint-preservation paper that supports talking about biologic reconstruction even in select older patients.
Read moreWhich modality is most accurate in sizing meniscal allografts for transplant - A systematic review
Sizing of meniscal allografts is paramount for successful MAT.
Read moreTwo-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes Are Predictive of Mid- and Long-term Outcomes After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Significant correlations were seen between short-term PROs and mid- to long-term PROs following MAT.
Read moreOsteochondral Allograft Transplantation With Concomitant Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Improves Clinical Outcomes and Yields High Patient Satisfaction: A Systematic Review
MAT performed concomitantly with OCA transplantation results in failure rates similar to those reported in isolated procedures
Read moreLow Rates of 30-Day Postoperative Complications After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Retrospective Study Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
A recent study shows that meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) is an effective treatment option for patients experiencing meniscal deficiency symptoms, with a low 30-day complication rate of 2.8%.
Read moreConcomitant Procedures for Knee Cartilage Injuries – An International Delphi Consensus Statement
A publication that describe cartilage treatment as part of a broader biologic knee restoration strategy.
Read moreNo Differences in 2-Year Reoperation Rates for Meniscus Allograft Transplant With Concomitant Cartilage Restoration or Osteotomy: A National Database Study
The goal of this study was to use a national insurance claims database to determine reoperation rates following MAT, both with and without concomitant procedures.
Read moreSegmental Meniscus Allograft Transplantation
Segmental meniscus allograft transplantations may offer the advantage of a robust repair by both maintaining knee biomechanics and biology while maximizing preservation of native meniscal tissue.
Read moreRadiographic Methods Are as Accurate as Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Graft Sizing Before Lateral Meniscal Transplantation
This papers shows that the Yoon modification to the Pollard method showed better results than the Pollard method alone, and was not statistically different from that of MRI.
Read moreLong-term Outcomes and Survivorship of Fresh-Frozen Meniscal Allograft Transplant With Soft Tissue Fixation: Minimum 10-Year Follow-up Study
Meniscal allograft transplant (MAT) is considered an effective procedure for reducing pain and improving knee function.
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Editorial Commentary: Comparing Medial and Lateral Meniscal Root Tears Is Like Comparing Apples and Oranges
This paper shows that comparing medial and lateral meniscal root outcomes, surgeons are clearly comparing apples and oranges or, maybe better stated, comparing young athletes and older sedentary patients.
Read moreFailure of Meniscus Allograft Transplantation
In select patients with an initial functional improvement following MAT prior to subsequent failure, RMAT may be indicated to alleviate pain and perhaps delay progression of osteoarthritis.
Read moreArticular Comorbidities in Revision Cartilage Surgery: Meniscal Allograft Transplantation and Realignment
Substantial evidence suggests that joint biomechanics can be optimized through the judicious use of realignment osteotomy or MAT, and creating an ideal environment is essential for effective and durable cartilage surgery.
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