Meniscal allograft transplantation is a transplant of a knee meniscus from one person to another.
The graft can be inserted via different methods.
Here a donor meniscus with a bone block is prepared to be slotted into a matching slot in the bone at the top of the tibia in a 'tongue-and-groove' fashion..
Objectives of a meniscal transplant
The objective of a transplant is to restore the shock absorption on that side, and improve the limb alignment - both of which should lessen the risk of joint arthritis.
Synonyms:
MAT
meniscal transplant
meniscal allograft
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Relevant material -
2010 - From the Experts -
- Expert view - 2005 - A case history: the state of the art in knee restoration - by Dr Chadwick C Prodromos (Knee Surgeon)
- Expert view - 2008 - An update on state-of-the-art surgery for the menisci - by Dr (Mr) Ian McDermott (Knee Surgeon)
- Journal interpretation - 2020 - The results of meniscal allograft transplantation surgery: what is success? - interpreted by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
eBook - Knee Meniscus Injury
eBook - Managing Meniscal Injuries