Meniscus transplant
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title:
Meniscus transplant
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A meniscus transplant or meniscal transplant is a transplant of the meniscus of the knee, which separates the thigh bone (femur) from the lower leg bone (tibia). The worn or damaged meniscus is removed and is replaced with a new one from a donor. The meniscus to be transplanted is taken from a cadaver, and, as such, is known as an allograft. Meniscal transplantation is technically difficult, as it must be sized accurately for each person, positioned properly and secured to the tibial plateau. It
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Type of knee surgery
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meniscus_transplant
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2023-12-02T02:14:01Z
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