title: International Meniscus Reconstruction Experts Forum (IMREF) 2015 Consensus Statement on the Practice of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation.
abstract: Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) has become relatively commonplace in specialized sport medicine practice for the treatment of patients with a symptomatic knee after the loss of a functional meniscus. The technique has evolved since the 1980s, and long-term results continue to improve. However, there still remains significant variation in how MAT is performed, and as such, there remains opportunity for outcome and graft survivorship to be optimized. The purpose of this article was to develop a consensus statement on the practice of MAT from key opinion leaders who are members of the International Meniscus Reconstruction Experts Forum so that a more standardized approach to the indications, surgical technique, and postoperative care could be outlined with the goal of ultimately improving patient outcomes.
authors: Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, 3M Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada alan.getgood@uwo.ca.
authors: Alan
authors: A
authors: Getgood
authors: The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA.
authors: Robert F
authors: RF
authors: LaPrade
authors: Antwerp Orthopedic Center, Monica Hospitals, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Verdonk
authors: Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists, Denver, Colorado, USA.
authors: Wayne
authors: W
authors: Gersoff
authors: Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors: Brian
authors: B
authors: Cole
authors: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK.
authors: Tim
authors: T
authors: Spalding
keywords: consensus statement; knee; meniscal allograft transplantation