title: Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: State of the Art.
abstract: Meniscal allograft transplantation has evolved over the years to provide a state-of-the-art technique for the sports medicine surgeon to utilize in preserving contact mechanics and function of the knee in irreparable meniscal pathology. However, this procedure continues to spark considerable debate on proper tissue processing techniques, acceptable indications, methods of implantation, and potential long-term outcomes.
authors.affiliation: *Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, Los Angeles, CA †Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, Parker, CO.
authors.forename: Natasha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Trentacosta
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: Wayne K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Gersoff
mesh_terms: D064591:Allografts; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000637:transplantation*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome