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In conjunction with tissue alliance partners, Arthrex provides aseptically processed, frozen meniscal allografts for transplantation. Arthrex meniscal allografts come prepared with a precut bone block to give surgeons flexibility in determining the preferred transplantation technique. Allografts are specifically matched to each patient based on pre-op x-rays or MRI images. 
 
The Arthrex dovetail and keyhole meniscal transplant instrumentation provide straightforward, safe, and reproducible technique options. Both can be made available by contacting your local Arthrex representative.

Meniscus Allografts

Child (D)

Procedure

The segmental meniscus transplant technique addresses failed repair of the meniscus while avoiding total replacement. Patients who have irreparable defects can benefit from a partial replacement, completed using the segmental meniscus transplant technique, which provides the same tibiofemoral joint compartment biomechanics as an intact meniscus.1-3 This technique helps preserve the native biomechanical loading principles of the knee while keeping intact native hoop fibers.
References
1. Strauss E, Caborn DNM, Nyland J, Horng S, Chagnon M, Wilke D. Tissue healing following segmental meniscal allograft transplantation: a pilot study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019;27(6):1931-1938. doi:10.1007/s00167-019-05355-z
2. Seiter MN, Haber DB, Ruzbarsky JJ, Arner JW, Peebles AM, Provencher MT. Segmental meniscus allograft transplantation. Arthrosc Tech. 2021;10(3):e697-e703. doi:10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.059
3. Nyland J, Campbell K, Kalloub A, Strauss EJ, Kuban K, Caborn DNM. Medial meniscus grafting restores normal tibiofemoral contact pressures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2018;138(3):361-367. doi:10.1007/s00402-017-2849-x

Segmental Meniscus Transplant

Soft-tissue meniscal allograft transplantation techniques continue to evolve with the advancement of fixation devices. Using common meniscal repair devices allows for greater flexibility while ensuring anatomic graft placement. Soft–tissue-only meniscal allograft surgical techniques and clinical outcomes are well documented and have good clinical efficacy.1-4
References
1. Kim SH, Lipinski L, Pujol N. Meniscal allograft transplantation with soft-tissue fixation including the anterior intermeniscal ligament. Arthrosc Tech. 2019;9(1):e137-e142. doi:10.1016/j.eats.2019.09.015
2. Spalding T, Parkinson B, Smith NA, Verdonk P. Arthroscopic meniscal allograft transplantation with soft-tissue fixation through bone tunnels. Arthrosc Tech. 2015;4(5):e559-e563. doi:10.1016/j.eats.2015.06.001
3. Elattar M, Dhollander A, Verdonk R, Almqvist KF, Verdonk P. Twenty-six years of meniscal allograft transplantation: is it still experimental? A meta-analysis of 44 trials. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2011;19(2):147-157. doi:10.1007/s00167-010-1351-6
4. Myers P, Tudor F. Meniscal allograft transplantation: how should we be doing it? A systematic review. Arthroscopy. 2015;31(5):911-925. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2014.11.020

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