Lyme, NH
A 54-year-old male asked:
Can a meniscus be replaced?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Guy Fogelanswered
45 years experience
Yes: A cadaveric meniscus can be sewn in place of your damaged one. This treatment has its own limitations and may not work.
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Dr. Richard Perlmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 59 years experience
Yes: A meniscus can be replaced with an allograft (from a human donor cadaver) but there are criteria for doing it. If you have arthritis in the area, then it won't work. Most surgeons feel that there is an age limit.
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Dr. David Trettin commented
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Agree; meniscal allograft replacement can be effective in a very select group of patients(young, minimal associated arthritis, ACL intact, normally aligned knee, etc). Technically demanding arthroscopic procedure.
Nov 17, 2013
Last updated Jun 5, 2019
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