meniscal allograft transplantation…

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meniscal allograft transplantation, type of surgery, a new meniscus, a cartilage ring, in the knee, placed into knee, new meniscus is taken, a cadaver, two cartilage rings, in the center of each knee, one on the inside, medial meniscus, one on the outside, lateral meniscus, a meniscus is torn, commonly removed by knee arthroscopy, patients continue to have pain, meniscus is removed, several years, meniscus is removed, a meniscus transplant places a new meniscus in knee, meniscus is missing, procedure is only performed in cases of meniscus tears, severe, nearly, the meniscus cartilage has to be removed, the new meniscus, knee pain, prevent future arthritis, new meniscus, allograft, a tissue taken, a cadaver, doctor determines, a good candidate, meniscus transplant, x-rays of knee, find a meniscus, fit correctly into knee, allograft is tested, in the lab, surgeries, ligament, cartilage repairs, performed, the meniscus transplantation, a separate surgery, meniscus transplant, performed by knee arthroscopy, most patients, asleep, surgery, arthroscopy is performed, a camera is inserted into knee, a small poke hole, connected to a video monitor, surgeon, evaluate the cartilage, ligaments of knee, surgeon, confirm that a meniscus transplant is appropriate, no severe arthritis, the knee, new meniscus, prepared to fit knee correctly, is any tissue remaining from old meniscus, removed using a shaver, instruments, a small incision is made, in the front of knee to insert the new meniscus, knee, sutures, sew the new meniscus in place, an additional incision required to sew the meniscus in place, screws, devices used, hold the meniscus in place, completion, the surgery, incisions, a dressing is applied, arthroscopy, most surgeons take pictures, the procedure, video monitor to show what was found, what was done, meniscus allograft transplantation recommended, knee problems, knee pain, instability, giving way, inability to play sports, risks, anesthesia, allergic reactions to medications, problems breathing, surgery, bleeding, infection, nerve damage, additional risks, stiffness, the knee, the surgery to relieve symptoms, the meniscus to heal, tear, the new meniscus, disease transmission, cadaver's meniscus, pain, in the knee, weakness, the knee, meniscus allograft transplantation is difficult surgery, in people who, missing the meniscus, have pain, a very successful procedure, a decrease in knee pain, expected, 80% of patients after meniscal allograft transplantation, following the surgery, placed into a knee brace, the first one to six weeks, crutches, one to six weeks, most patients, allowed to move the knee immediately after surgery to help, prevent any stiffness, pain, managed, medications, physical therapy, help regain the motion, strength of knee, therapy lasts between 2, 6 months, return to work, depend on occupation, take anywhere, a few weeks to a few months, a full return to activities, sports generally takes from 6 months to 1 year.