title: Editorial Commentary: Which Factors Influence Osteoarthritic Progression After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation?
abstract: In a recent article, the authors conducted radiologic follow-up evaluation for knees that had undergone isolated meniscal allograft transplantation. Postoperative osteoarthritic progression was observed in 45% of the knees. Among the demographic and clinical characteristics, medial meniscus allograft transplantation was identified as a significant risk factor for osteoarthritic progression. However, we still do not know whether meniscal allograft transplantation can prevent or retard the subsequent progression of osteoarthritis.
authors.forename: Shinichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yoshiya
mesh_terms: D064591:Allografts; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000637:transplantation*; D010003:Osteoarthritis; D011184:Postoperative Period; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous