Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in
Book cover

Cartilage Restoration pp 199–221Cite as

Meniscal Transplantation Techniques

  • Chapter
  • First Online:

Abstract

Meniscal allograft transplantation techniques continue to evolve. The common goal is to reproduce the function of the meniscus. To accomplish this goal it is necessary to match the size of the meniscus allograft to patient’s original meniscus size, place the allograft horns at the original attachment sites, and create secure fixation. While soft-tissue-only technique is possible with the use of arthroscopic approaches, it appears in the laboratory that bony attachments are superior to soft tissue attachment. Therefore, the bony attachment techniques will be presented: Bone bridge in channel and bone plug in the tunnel/socket. These techniques allow for reproducible results reported by multiple authors.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.

Chapter
USD   29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD   139.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD   179.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Learn about institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Goble EM, Verdonk R, Kohn D. Arthroscopic and open surgical techniques for meniscus replacement–meniscal allograft transplantation and tendon autograft transplantation. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 1999;9:168–76.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. Fu FH, Bennett CH, Ma CB, et al. Current trends in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Part II. Operative procedures and clinical correlations. Am J Sports Med. 2000;28:124–30.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. Dienst M, Greis PE, Ellis BJ, et al. Effect of lateral meniscal allograft sizing on contact mechanics of the lateral tibial plateau: an experimental study in human cadaveric knee joints. Am J Sports Med. 2007;35:34–42.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  4. Milachowski KA, Weismeier K, Wirth CJ. Homologous meniscus transplantation. Experimental and clinical results. Int Orthop. 1989;13:1–11.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. Garrett JC. Meniscal transplantation: a review of 43 cases with 2- to 7-year follow-up. Sports Med Arthrosc. 1993;1:164–7.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Noyes F, Barber-Westin S. Irradiated meniscus allografts in the human knee: a two to five year follow-up study. Orthopaedic Transactions. 1995;19:417.

    Google Scholar 

  7. van Arkel ER, de Boer HH. Human meniscal transplantation. Preliminary results at 2 to 5-year follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1995;77:589–95.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. Goble E, Kane S, Wilcox T, Doucette S. Meniscal allografts. Operative arthroscopy. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven; 1996:317–31.

    Google Scholar 

  9. Cameron JC, Saha S. Meniscal allograft transplantation for unicompartmental arthritis of the knee. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1997;337:164–71.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  10. Carter T. Meniscal allograft transplantation. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 1999;7:51–62.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Rodeo SA. Meniscal allografts–where do we stand? Am J Sports Med. 2001;29:246–61.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  12. Rath E, Richmond JC, Yassir W, et al. Meniscal allograft transplantation. Two- to eight-year results. Am J Sports Med. 2001;29:410–14.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Verdonk PCM, Demurie A, Almqvist KF, et al. Transplantation of viable meniscal allograft. Survivorship analysis and clinical outcome of one hundred cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005;87:715–24.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  14. Cole BJ, Dennis MG, Lee SJ, et al. Prospective evaluation of allograft meniscus transplantation: a minimum 2-year follow-up. Am J Sports Med. 2006;34:919–27.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, 1260 Innovation Parkway, Suite #100, 46143, Greenwood, IN, USA

    Jack Farr M.D.

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 850 Boylston Street, 02467, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

    Andreas H. Gomoll M.D.

  3. OrthoIndy and Indiana Orthopedic Hospital, 46143, Greenwood, IN, USA

    Jack Farr M.D.

Authors
  1. Jack Farr M.D.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Andreas H. Gomoll M.D.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Jack Farr M.D. .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. OrthoIndy and Indiana Orthopedic Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Greenwood, Indiana, USA

    Jack Farr

  2. Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA

    Andreas H. Gomoll

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2014 Springer Science+Business Media New York

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Farr, J., Gomoll, A. (2014). Meniscal Transplantation Techniques. In: Farr, J., Gomoll, A. (eds) Cartilage Restoration. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0427-9_18

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0427-9_18

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, New York, NY

  • Print ISBN: 978-1-4614-0426-2

  • Online ISBN: 978-1-4614-0427-9

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation