meniscal transplantation

Meniscus Allograft Survival in Patients with Moderate to Severe Unicompartmental Arthritis: A 2- to 7-Year Follow-up

Published in 2006, Dr Kevin R Stone and his colleagues present the results of a study to determine the outcome in patients who had meniscal transplants even though they had pre-existing joint damage ('arthrosis'). Their conclusions were -

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Dr Henrik Aagaard - Dragoer, Denmark

Dr Peter Albrecht-Olsen - Frederikssund, Denmark

Meniscal transplant is NOT a cure-all and is not the answer for every patient suffering the long term consequences of total meniscectomy. Results to date suggest that appropriate patients may have an improved quality of life with reduction of pain, improvement of stability, and a return to light sport, but patient selection is key to obtaining a good outcome.

by Dr. Frank Noyes

Based at the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center in the USA, Dr Frank Noyes is one of the world's most prominent figures when it comes to knee surgery. A prolific researcher and writer, he has published over 200 studies and articles in the world's top orthopaedic journals and textbooks, changing the face of sports medicine and orthopaedics as we know it.