02783nam 2200481 a 450 991043798760332120200520144314.03-642-38106-510.1007/978-3-642-38106-5(OCoLC)844194824(MiFhGG)GVRL6UZI(CKB)3280000000020572(MiAaPQ)EBC1316967(EXLCZ)99328000000002057220130405d2013 uy 0engurun|---uuuuatxtccrMeniscal transplantation /Rene Verdonk, Joao Espregueira-Mendes, Joan Carles Monllau, editors1st ed. 2013.Heidelberg ;New York Springer International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicinec20131 online resource (viii, 117 pages) illustrations (some color)Gale eBooksDescription based upon print version of record.3-642-38105-7 Includes bibliographical references.pt. 1. Meniscal allografts -- pt. 2. Meniscal substitutes -- pt. 3. The future -- pt. 4. Conclusion.As knowledge of the biomechanical and physiological function of the knee has advanced, meniscal transplantation has become an accepted treatment approach in defined categories of patient with knee pain. In particular, it is an attractive option in the younger patient with incapacitating pain who has previously undergone a total meniscectomy and has an adequately aligned lower limb. When appropriately performed, meniscal transplantation can reduce pain, slow cartilage degeneration, and improve biomechanics.   In this book, acknowledged experts in the field discuss all aspects of meniscal transplantation, covering the use of both allografts and meniscal substitutes, including collagen and polyurethane implants. The relevant basic science is reviewed, indications are explained, and surgical techniques are clearly described, with presentation of the results achieved to date. All the material is up to date, with information on new implants, new techniques, and new surgical approaches. Future trends in the treatment of meniscal lesions are also discussed as we move towards the application of regenerative strategies to restore meniscus function.Meniscus (Anatomy)TransplantationMeniscus (Anatomy)Transplantation.617.58Verdonk Rene1756698Espregueira-Mendes Joao1756699Monllau Joan Carles1750088MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910437987603321Meniscal transplantation4194142UNINA