Survivorship of 157 Arthroscopic Meniscal Allograft Transplants Using Bone Fixation at a Mean of 7 Years and Prognostic Factors Analysis
Martin Husen,
Keshav Poudel,
Allen Wang
et al.
Abstract:Background: Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is an accepted and effective treatment option in the context of unsalvageable menisci, particularly in young and active patients. It has been shown to reduce pain and improve knee function in previously symptomatic patients. However, there is still limited knowledge about the long-term survival rates of allografts, the durability of clinical results, and the influence of patient-specific parameters, such as leg alignment, tibial slope, and preoperative Inter… Show more
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