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Review
. 2023 Sep 6;11(9).
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00023. eCollection 2023 Sep 1.

A Transplant or a Patch? A Review of the Biologic Integration of Meniscus Allograft Transplantation

Asher Lichtig  1 , Asheesh Bedi  2 , Jason Koh  2 , Farid Amirouche  1   2
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A Transplant or a Patch? A Review of the Biologic Integration of Meniscus Allograft Transplantation

Asher Lichtig et al. JBJS Rev. .

Abstract

» After transplantation revascularization does occur although data are only available for animal models.» The time zero biomechanics, that is, the biomechanical properties at the time of transplant, of a meniscus allograft transplantation appear to appropriately mimic the original so long as the graft is sized correctly within 10% of the original and bone plug fixation is used.» Allograft type, that is, fresh vs. frozen, does not appear to affect the integration of the allograft.

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