Allograft interference screw fixation in meniscus transplantation.
Allograft meniscus transplantation is indicated to restore proper knee biomechanics and prevent subsequent articular degeneration in patients with a meniscus-deficient knee. A variety of techniques for fixation of meniscal transplants exist, with some techniques using soft-tissue fixation of the meniscal horns and others using bony fixation. The authors present a technique of meniscus transplantation using a tibial slot with allograft interference screw fixation. We have had excellent early results with this technique and believe that a cortical allograft interference screw reliably maintains the anatomic position of the meniscal attachments that are critical to the biomechanics and functional outcome of meniscus transplantation.
Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, Orthopaedics Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Jack
J
Farr
R Michael
RM
Meneghini
Brian J
BJ
Cole
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000637:transplantation*; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous