Meniscal Surgery
A 32-year-old man presents with persistent medial knee pain 5 years after total medial meniscectomy performed for a complex meniscal tear. MRI shows early medial compartment cartilage loss. He remains active and wants to continue recreational sports. Regarding meniscal allograft transplantation:
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Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is indicated for symptomatic patients with post-meniscectom...
The meniscus functions include load transmission (distributing 50-70% of load), shock absorption, jo...
Meniscal allograft transplantation is indicated for patients with advanced arthritis (Kellgren-Lawre...
Contraindications to MAT include: advanced osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3-4), uncorrected...
MAT can be performed as part of a combined procedure addressing multiple pathologies; concurrent pro...
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