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Can a meniscus be replaced?
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Yes: A cadaveric meniscus can be sewn in place of your damaged one. This treatment has its own limitations and may not work.
Answered 11/16/2013
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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.
Answered 6/5/2019
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