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The Knee
Meniscus Cartilage

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Meniscus FAQ

Overview The knee joint meniscus cartilage is especially susceptible to injury in cutting and impact sports, particularly skiing. This article describes the mechanisms of injury to this structure and the means available to protect it.

Meniscectomy Meniscus tears frequently need to be trimmed. Our preferred technique is to shape the meniscus when trimming it to replicate the normal curvature and slope of the meniscus cartilage. By preserving as much meniscus tissue we hope to diminish the development of pain and arthritis in the knee.

Meniscus Repair Meniscus tissue, the soft shock absorber in the knee is frequently torn and often repairable. Our technique focuses on repairing torn meniscus cartilages often when the tissue is in good condition and the tear can be stabilized. By preserving the meniscus we hope to prevent the development of post meniscectomy pain or arthritis.

Meniscus Cartilage Transplantation Meniscus replacement by Meniscus Allografting has been a gratifying yet technically challenging procedure. In patients who have lost their meniscus usually due to previous surgery we have replaced the cartilage with a donor meniscus. Our recent study of meniscus replacement in patients with arthritis has expanded the indications for meniscus replacement and can be reviewed here.

Meniscus Transplantation Survival Statistics Can meniscus allografting survive in the setting of knee arthritis? We present the 2-7 year findings of 45 patients with significant arthrosis to determine if the meniscus can survive in the arthritic joint of older adults. This study demonstrate that meniscal allograft transplantation can be used in higher-risk patients with reasonable expectations of a successful outcome.

Meniscus Allograft Using Three (3) Tunnel Technique Video - Running Time (9:00)
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Minimally Invasive Biologic Knee Reconstruction – Our program of allograft replacement of the meniscus, articular cartilage paste grafting, ligament reconstruction and bone re-alignment can be performed as an outpatient in arthritic knees. A combination of these procedures can delay the time when joint replacement is necessary and can permit people to play contact sports. Three papers summarize our results of each of these procedures.  Click here for these papers.

Rehabilitation Post operative guidelines for meniscus repair, meniscectomy, and meniscus allograft transplantation.

Lessons Learned From Our First 100 Meniscus Allograft Transplants in Arthritic Knees

Meniscus Allograft Transplantation Insurance Information

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