Long-term Survivorship and Function of Meniscus Transplantation

Conclusion: A survival analysis that includes reoperations, MRI, radiographs, and a comprehensive examination provides a worst-case but realistic analysis of transplant function. Many patients experienced a short- and long-term benefit of reduced symptoms and improved function. However, meniscus transplants undergo a deleterious remodeling process and eventually fail. Patients should be advised that the procedure is not curative in the long term, and additional surgery will likely be required.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Knee, meniscus, Allografts, Articular cartilage resurfacing Source Type: research