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 (6/8)

IC 101 - A Case Based Approach for Meniscus Repair and Transplantation: Discussing Up to Date Indications, Techniques, and Biologic Augmentation (6/8)

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Video Summary

The video discusses a case of a 40-year-old male laborer who experienced a medial meniscus tear in his knee. The initial meniscus repair failed, leading to a significant meniscectomy. The patient continued to experience pain, swelling, and decreased function despite physical therapy, NSAIDs, injections, and braces. A surgical plan was made for meniscus allograft transplantation, but over the course of six months, the patient developed significant articular cartilage injury. The video emphasizes the importance of scoping the knee before deciding on the appropriate surgical procedure. Ultimately, the patient underwent meniscal allograft transplantation and osteochondral allograft placement. The discussion also touches on the threshold for meniscus loss and the need for further research in this area. No credits were provided for the video.

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Wayne Gersoff, MD

Keywords

medial meniscus tear

meniscus repair

meniscectomy

meniscus allograft transplantation

articular cartilage injury