Meniscal allograft transplantation

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Meniscal allograft transplantation

Expectations after surgery:

Meniscus allograft transplantation is difficult surgery. However, in people who are missing the meniscus and have pain, it can be a very successful procedure. A decrease in knee pain can be expected in up to 80% of patients after meniscal allograft transplantation.

Convalescence:

Following the surgery, many patients are placed into a knee brace for the first one to six weeks. Crutches are also necessary for one to six weeks. Most patients are allowed to move the knee immediately after surgery to help prevent any stiffness. Pain is usually managed with medications.

Physical therapy may help you regain the motion and strength of your knee. Therapy lasts between 2 and 6 months.

When you can return to work will depend on your occupation, but can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. A full return to activities and sports generally takes from 6 months to 1 year.

Review Date: 6/7/2005
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S. Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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