IC 101-2023: A Case Based Approach for Meniscus Repair and Transplantation: Discussing Up to Date Indications, Techniques, and Biologic Augmentation-IC 101 - A Case Based Approach for Meniscus Repair and Transplantation: Discussing Up to Date Indications, Techniques, and Biologic Augmentation (5/8)

IC 101 - A Case Based Approach for Meniscus Repair and Transplantation: Discussing Up to Date Indications, Techniques, and Biologic Augmentation (5/8)

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Video Summary

This video transcript discusses a case of a 25-year-old medical student who sustained a knee injury while running. The physical exam and imaging revealed a meniscus tear and subsequent arthroscopic view revealed tears of different ages, requiring a partial meniscectomy. However, the patient continued to experience medial-sided pain, leading to a diagnosis of medial meniscus deficiency. The discussion then focuses on treatment options, specifically a medial meniscus allograft transplant. The video discusses the debate between using bone or soft tissue for the transplant, citing research showing no superiority of one technique over the other. The speaker then presents their own technique for the surgery and discusses post-operative care and follow-up. The video ends with a brief discussion about the healing rate and long-term survivorship of meniscal transplants.

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James Carey, MD, MPH

Keywords

medical student

knee injury

meniscus tear

meniscectomy

medial meniscus deficiency