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.
Farr
Jack
J
Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, Orthopaedics Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Meneghini
R Michael
RM
Cole
Brian J
BJ
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