2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Midterm Outcomes of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in the Adolescent Population

Midterm Outcomes of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in the Adolescent Population

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In this video, Chris Broussalis, a sports medicine fellow at Rush, discusses a study on meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) in adolescents. The study aimed to investigate the midterm outcomes and durability of MAT in this population. Previous research showed favorable short-term outcomes, but a decline in functional outcomes beyond two years. The study retrospectively analyzed a cohort of 44 adolescent patients with a minimum of five years of follow-up. Patient-reported outcomes improved at one and two years, but there was a slight trend towards decreased outcomes after two years. Reoperation rates were 25% at 9.5 years, and the MAT survival-free from failure was 93%. The results suggest that MAT can be a safe and effective treatment for adolescents with meniscal injuries, but continued surveillance is important. No credits were provided in the video.

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Christopher Brusalis, MD

Keywords

meniscal allograft transplantation

adolescents

midterm outcomes

MAT durability

functional outcomes