Meniscus replacement

Clin Sports Med. 1996 Jul;15(3):557-71.

Abstract

Replacement of the meniscus cartilage presents challenges not easily met by the application of technology or transplantation biology. No studies have demonstrated definitely that there are benefits to a replaced meniscus. Regeneration of the body's own meniscus cartilage may be successful, but confirmation of this phenomenon awaits further data.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / pathology
  • Knee Injuries / physiopathology
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Menisci, Tibial / chemistry
  • Menisci, Tibial / pathology
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery*
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries*