Meniscus replacement.
Replacement of the meniscus cartilage presents challenges not easily met by the application of technology or transplantation biology. No studies have demonstrated definitely that there are benefits to a replaced meniscus. Regeneration of the body's own meniscus cartilage may be successful, but confirmation of this phenomenon awaits further data.
Stone
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Stone Clinic, San Francisco, California, USA.
D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries