Lateral Meniscus Allograft Transplantation: The Bone Plug Technique

Overview

Journal Arthrosc Tech

Publisher Elsevier

Date 2018 Jan 23

PMID 29354420

Citations 9

Authors

Jarret M Woodmass

Nick R Johnson

Bruce A Levy

Michael J Stuart

Aaron J Krych

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Abstract

Lateral meniscus tears are commonly encountered by orthopaedic surgeons. Despite efforts to repair and preserve the meniscus, meniscectomy is occasionally required to treat irreparable tears. The resulting lateral meniscus deficiency leads to increased tibiofemoral contact pressures and ultimately early osteoarthritic changes in the knee. Lateral meniscal allograft transplant (LMAT) has been proposed as a way to restore the lateral meniscus-deficient knee to its native form. Although several techniques for LMAT have been proposed, osseous fixation has demonstrated increased stability, improved outcomes, and improved long-term survival. This article presents a technique for LMAT using bone plugs and standard arthroscopic portals.

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