Survivorship of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in an Athletic Patient Population
Conclusion:
While reporting low reoperation and revision rates, this investigation indicates that 22% of patients with MAT were unable to return to military duty due to persistent knee limitations at short-term follow-up. Increased surgical experience may decrease rates of failure after MAT. Careful patient selection and referral to subspecialty-trained, higher-volume surgeons should be considered to optimize clinical outcomes after MAT.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Waterman, B. R., Rensing, N., Cameron, K. L., Owens, B. D., Pallis, M. Tags: Knee, general, Knee, meniscus, Ankle, articular cartilage, Allografts, Military training Source Type: research
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