IC 208-2023: All You Need to Know about Meniscus Preservation-IC 208 - All You Need to Know about Meniscus Preservation (4/5)

IC 208 - All You Need to Know about Meniscus Preservation (4/5)

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The video is a lecture discussing meniscus transplant and its potential benefits. The speaker highlights the importance of centralization, as meniscus transplants are not common in Japan. They explain that the procedure is typically done in patients under 30 years old with a stable knee and no focal cartilage loss. The speaker also mentions that the most common technique involves using bone blocks on the roots for anchoring. They discuss selection criteria and contraindications, as well as sizing considerations for the transplant. The speaker emphasizes the need for tension-free repair and provides some surgical techniques. They conclude by noting that while meniscus transplant can provide relief, it is not a perfect procedure and there is a significant risk of subsequent surgeries.

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Volker Musahl, MD

Keywords

meniscus transplant

benefits

centralization

selection criteria

surgical techniques