Meniscus Didactic Presentations - AOSSM/POSNA Pediatric Surgical Skills Course-Meniscus: 5. My Preferred Technique for Lateral Meniscus Transplant

Meniscus: 5. My Preferred Technique for Lateral Meniscus Transplant

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation by Kurt Vandenberg on lateral meniscus allograft transplantation. It focuses on the identification and drilling of meniscus root tunnels using a minimally disruptive transficial technique. The procedure is indicated for patients with lateral meniscus deficiency resulting from a total or subtotal lateral meniscectomy. The goal is to re-establish the chondroprotective effects of the meniscus in the lateral compartment of the knee. The video demonstrates the surgical steps, including obtaining a patient-specific allograft, creating root tunnels, graft passage, and meniscus repair. It also highlights the importance of proper graft sizing, avoiding complications during drilling, and maintaining the natural excursion of the lateral meniscus. Post-operative protocols for rehabilitation and return to sports activities are also discussed. No credits were mentioned.

Keywords

lateral meniscus allograft transplantation

identification and drilling of meniscus root tunnels

minimally disruptive transficial technique

lateral meniscus deficiency

surgical steps and post-operative protocols