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Meniscal allograft transplantation after meniscectomy: clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness

  • By

  • Norman Waugh

  • Hema Mistry

  • Andrew Metcalfe

  • Emma Loveman

  • Jill Colquitt

  • Pamela Royle

  • Nick A. Smith

  • Tim Spalding

  • April 13, 2019

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    Meniscal cartilages are crucial for weight distribution in the knee, with the lateral meniscus bearing 70% and the medial 50% of the load when the leg is straight.

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    Meniscectomy is associated with an increased risk of early osteoarthritis (OA), particularly in younger patients who sustain acute meniscal injuries.

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    A systematic review indicated that meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) improves symptoms post-meniscectomy, but evidence on its chondroprotective effects is insufficient.

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    The prevalence of OA is significantly higher in meniscectomised knees compared to non-operated knees, with a relative risk of 1.5 for any OA.

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    Factors influencing OA incidence post-meniscectomy include the type of cartilage removed and the alignment of the knee, such as varus or valgus mal-alignment.

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Meniscal allograft transplantation after meniscectomy: clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness

  • by Norman Waugh, Hema Mistry, Andrew Metcalfe, Emma Loveman, Jill Colquitt, Pamela Royle, Nick A. Smith, Tim Spalding

  • April 13, 2019

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