AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Long-term Survival of Meniscus Allograft Transplantation in an Arthritic Population: Time to Abandon Restricted Indications for Transplantation.-Dr. Kevin R. Stone, M.D.

Long-term Survival of Meniscus Allograft Transplantation in an Arthritic Population: Time to Abandon Restricted Indications for Transplantation.-Dr. Kevin R. Stone, M.D.

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In this video, the speaker discusses the low rate of meniscus repairs and replacements despite the negative consequences of meniscus resection on the knee. They explain that the current belief is that only young and healthy knees that have failed conservative care are eligible for meniscus transplantation, but they argue that this view is flawed. They present a study on 343 meniscus allograft procedures with a follow-up of 2 to 21 years, showing improved outcomes regardless of cartilage status or age. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reconstructing the meniscus skirt ligaments for successful transplantation. Additionally, they discuss the use of articular cartilage paste grafts and the potential of meniscus transplantation to delay joint arthroplasty. Ultimately, their conclusion is that combined meniscus transplantation, ligament reconstruction, and articular cartilage repair can provide sustained improvements in knee function and pain.

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Concurrent Scientific Session IV: Paper Presentations - Meniscus and Patellofemoral I 5.3.2019

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Concept Meniscus Allograft Transplantation

Concept Osteoarthritis

Concept Meniscal Attachments

Concept Total Joint Arthroplasty

Concept Cartilage Damage

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meniscus transplantation

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ligament reconstruction

articular cartilage repair

Meniscus Allograft Transplantation

Osteoarthritis

Meniscal Attachments

Total Joint Arthroplasty

Cartilage Damage