Medial Meniscus Allograft Transplantation: Bone Plug Technique With Anatomic Anterior and Posterior Horn Fixation.

ABSTRACT: Meniscus preservation is crucial for avoiding cartilage degeneration after symptomatic meniscal tears. Despite efforts, meniscal repair procedures may fail, which requires a partial or total meniscectomy. Meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) presents a viable solution, offering symptom alleviation, enhanced knee function, and potential osteoarthritis progression delay. Although MAT can address both lateral and medial compartments, medial MAT poses greater challenges as the result of its intricate attachments and limited mobility. The medial meniscus's unique anatomy, including attachments to the intermeniscal ligament, deep medial collateral ligament, capsule, and the anterior cruciate ligament, demands meticulous transplantation techniques. Refinements in surgical techniques are ongoi

SUBMITTER: Medina G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature