Meniscal Transplantation

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Meniscal Allografts

   1. Meniscal Allograft

      • R. Verdonk, P. Verdonk

      Pages 3-5

   2. The Meniscus: Basic Science

      • H. Pereira, J. Silva-Correia, J. M. Oliveira, R. L. Reis, J. Espregueira-Mendes

      Pages 7-14

   3. Organisation: Type of Grafts—Conservation—Regulation

      • Ch. Delloye, T. Schubert, O. Cornu

      Pages 15-25

   4. Surgical Techniques

      • Rene Verdonk

      Pages 27-44

   5. Results and Indications

      • P. Verdonk, R. Verdonk

      Pages 45-70

3. Meniscal Substitutes

   1. Collagen Meniscal Implant (CMI)

      • Joan Carles Monllau

      Pages 73-82

   2. Polyurethane Implant (ACTIFIT)

      • Rene Verdonk

      Pages 83-97

   3. Synthesis

      • R. Verdonk

      Pages 99-100

4. The Future

   1. Future Trends in the Treatment of Meniscus Lesions: From Repair to Regeneration

      • H. Pereira, J. Silva-Correia, J. M. Oliveira, R. L. Reis, J. Espregueira-Mendes

      Pages 103-112

5. Conclusion

   1. Conclusion

      • R. Verdonk, J. C. Monllau, J. Espregueira-Mendes

      Pages 115-117

6. Conclusion

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113

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7. The Future

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101

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8. Meniscal Substitutes

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 71-71

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9. Meniscal Allografts

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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Meniscal transplantation has become an attractive option in selected patients with incapacitating knee pain. This book discusses all aspects of meniscal transplantation, covering the use of both allografts and meniscal substitutes, including collagen and polyurethane implants. Acknowledged experts in the field review the basic science, explain indications, and describe surgical techniques and 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. ​

• Allograft
• Knee
• Knee arthritis
• Meniscal substitute
• Meniscus
• Trauma Surgery

From the reviews:

“This textbook monograph is about the minimally invasive approach to knee surgery. … The book is geared to the orthopaedic surgeon already familiar with knee menisci techniques and procedures. Therefore, I highly recommend this book to that particular audience.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, December, 2013)

“This book does an excellent job of summarizing the current state of meniscal replacement surgery. It is a truly unique book, with a relative paucity of publications focusing on this advanced surgical technique. Background and basic science that is clinically relevant are presented, indications are clearly defined, and surgical techniques are well illustrated and logically laid out. This book would be very beneficial to orthopedic surgeons considering meniscal transplantation in their own clinical practice.” (James P. Leonard, Doody’s Book Reviews, December, 2013)

• , Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumat, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium

  René Verdonk

• Clínica Espregueira Mendes, Porto, Portugal

  João Espregueira Mendes

• , Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital de la Sta Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain

  Joan Carles Monllau

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