Brockmeyer M. Editorial Commentary: High-Grade Cartilage Lesions Require Treatment to Prevent Meniscal Allograft Transplant Failure.
Arthroscopy 2024;
40:1714-1715. [PMID:
38219125 DOI:
10.1016/j.arthro.2023.12.005]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
Abstract
In patients with symptomatic high loss of meniscal volume and function due to irreparable tears, meniscal allograft transplantation may result in symptom relief and ideally prevent long-term consequences of articular cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis. However, the degree of cartilage damage at the time of meniscal allograft transplantation is associated with graft failure, and untreated high-grade cartilage lesions increase the risk. Correction of femorotibial malalignment is also essential.
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