AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Lucha Libre Meniscal Transplant - No Bone Blocks-Dr. Brian J. Sennett, M.D.

Lucha Libre Meniscal Transplant - No Bone Blocks-Dr. Brian J. Sennett, M.D.

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Kelly discusses meniscus transplantation as a solution for patients with knee pain caused by a lack of meniscus. The goal of this procedure is to reestablish the anatomy of the knee. Different surgical techniques, such as using bone blocks or soft tissue, have similar clinical outcomes. The video demonstrates the process of preparing and passing the meniscus graft using sutures. It also discusses the importance of leaving a rim of the residual meniscus for containment. Studies have shown that both techniques yield good results, and there is no superiority between them. An allogenic response to the transplants has been observed, but the histology scores are better without attached bone plugs. The key is to focus on reestablishing anatomy, securing horn attachments, and ensuring the viability of the graft. (Words: 199)

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Concurrent Scientific Session I: Knee 5.3.2019

Keywords

meniscus transplantation

knee pain

surgical techniques

meniscus graft

anatomy