Posts Tagged ‘meniscus transplant surgery’
Meniscus Transplantation for Arthritis
meniscus transplantation for arthritis | June, 17 2012 | No Comment
Meniscus Transplantation for Arthritis Meniscus transplantation for arthritis involves replacing the key shock absorber in the knee joint to provide pain relief. The meniscus is torn 800,000 times a year in the U.S. alone. When torn or lost from previous surgery, the ends of the thigh bone, the femur, rub against the top of the […]
Meniscus Transplantation for Arthritis
knee replacement surgery | April, 25 2012 | No Comment
Meniscus Transplantation for Arthritis Meniscus transplantation for arthritis; what you should know Summary: Meniscal replacement by allograft is increasingly common in our practice. In order to succeed, a replacement must duplicate the mechanical function of the original meniscal cartilage. The technique of replacement described in this article permits minimal disruption of the joint tissues, accurate […]
