2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Technique Spotlight Video: Meniscal Allograft Transplant

Technique Spotlight Video: Meniscal Allograft Transplant

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses his approach to meniscal transplantation, specifically focusing on the lateral side. He emphasizes the evolving treatment options and indications for this procedure, including symptoms from meniscectomy and concomitant surgery. He mentions the importance of knee stability, limb alignment, and age as factors to consider before recommending a meniscal transplant. The speaker also discusses the type of allografts he uses, the importance of size matching, and the surgical techniques for both medial and lateral transplants. He highlights the need for a skilled surgical team and concludes by mentioning the potential limitations and reoperation rates associated with meniscal transplantation. No credits are mentioned in the video.

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Annunziato Amendola, MD

Keywords

meniscal transplantation

lateral side

evolving treatment options

indications

symptoms from meniscectomy