Avoiding and Managing Complications in Meniscus Transplantation

摘要: The importance of the meniscus to normal knee function, including load transmission, shock absorption, lubrication, and joint stabilization, is well established.1 So too are consequences its removal, either by injury, meniscectomy, or repair failure.2–4 Despite emphasis on preservation, however, pain, impairment, eventual arthritis following meniscectomy remain a signifi cant clinical problem for many patients. 5 Fortunately, since 1984, transplantation has provided an effective treatment option in properly selected meniscus-defi cient patients.6–11 Although long term chondroprotective benefi t remains unproven, ability relieve restore at very least serve as “bridge” procedure symptomatic patients without other recourse established.