Meniscal Surgery
A 32-year-old woman presents with persistent medial knee pain 3 years after total medial meniscectomy for an irreparable bucket-handle tear. She has no ligamentous instability and normal alignment on long-leg films. MRI shows grade 2 chondral changes on the medial femoral condyle. She is an active recreational athlete. Regarding meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT):
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Meniscal allograft transplantation is indicated for symptomatic post-meniscectomy syndrome in young,...
Allograft sizing is critical: the graft should match the native meniscus within 5% to optimise biome...
MAT is indicated for elderly patients with advanced arthritis; patients with grade 4 chondral damage...
Surgical techniques include bone plug fixation (separate bone plugs for anterior and posterior horns...
Outcomes show 70-85% survival at 10 years with significant pain reduction and functional improvement...
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