[Meniscus refixation and transplantation].
The knowledge we have about the biomechanical importance of the menisci of the knee joint makes it imperative, where possible, to treat their injuries by means of meniscus-conserving measures. Hence today meniscal suturing is performed successfully not only in fresh injuries but also in old baseline longitudinal tears, whether by means of the arthroscope or arthrotomy. Even after having removed the medial meniscus at a previous operation this can be replaced through homologous lyophilized or deep-frozen meniscal transplants, as would be applicable in cruciate ligament insufficiency of the knee joint. As such it may act as a mechanical protection, during the postoperative period, for an anterior cruciate ligament transplant.
D000818:Animals; D007611:Aprotinin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005176:Factor XIII / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005340:Fibrinogen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation; D012756:Sheep; D013917:Thrombin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries
D004338:Drug Combinations; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005340:Fibrinogen; D005176:Factor XIII; D007611:Aprotinin; D013917:Thrombin
Meniscusrefixation und -transplantation.