Meniscal allograft transplantation may be indicated in a subset of patients with high-grade meniscectomy or irreparable meniscal injury and persistent knee pain that is resistant to conservative management. Meniscal allograft transplantation has demonstrated good to excellent results in short-term to midterm follow-up studies and satisfactory outcomes in long-term studies. The goals of this article are to review the indications, preoperative imaging assessment, surgical techniques, and postoperative assessment of uncomplicated and complicated meniscal allograft transplants.
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