APEX Advanced Comprehensive Knee Arthroscopy-Online Didactic (June 2021)-Meniscus Transplantation: Why, When, and by Whom?

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In this video, Dr. Jim Carey discusses meniscus allograft transplantation, its purpose, timing, and who can perform it. He explains that this procedure is performed when patients continue to experience persistent pain in the knee even after meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy. The surgery involves replacing the missing shock absorber-like meniscus with a similar tissue from a donor. Dr. Carey emphasizes the importance of assessing the patient's willingness to undergo postoperative rehabilitation, and mentions that healing rates and long-term survivorship are not greater than 85%. He also advises against performing the surgery in the presence of arthritis in the affected compartment. The video includes a detailed explanation of the surgical technique, as well as photos and examples of patient cases. Overall, meniscus allograft transplantation can relieve pain, reduce stress on the knee joint, and potentially prevent post-traumatic arthritis.

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Dr. James Carey

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meniscus allograft transplantation

persistent knee pain

surgical technique

postoperative rehabilitation

post-traumatic arthritis