Meniscal Transplantation—Update on Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes

Meniscal tears are a very common clinical condition, often treated with surgery. While indications for meniscal repair are expanding, most meniscal tears are still treated with arthroscopic resection. Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is an evolving treatment option for young, active patients with symptomatic meniscal-deficient knees. There is a growing body of evidence for good long-term outcomes from MAT, although the long-term chondroprotective potential is still unproven. This article reviews the latest evidence regarding the indications, surgical techniques, complications, rehabilitation, and reported outcomes after MAT.

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Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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2026-04-16
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https://doi.org/10.5435/jaaos-d-25-01105
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Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
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Meniscal Transplantation—Update on Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes

MJ Matava, Matthew V. Smith, Robert H. Brophy, Derrick M. Knapik
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
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Meniscal Transplantation—Update on Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes

MJ Matava, Matthew V. Smith, Robert H. Brophy, Derrick M. Knapik
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Abstract

Meniscal tears are a very common clinical condition, often treated with surgery. While indications for meniscal repair are expanding, most meniscal tears are still treated with arthroscopic resection. Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is an evolving treatment option for young, active patients with symptomatic meniscal-deficient knees. There is a growing body of evidence for good long-term outcomes from MAT, although the long-term chondroprotective potential is still unproven. This article reviews the latest evidence regarding the indications, surgical techniques, complications, rehabilitation, and reported outcomes after MAT.

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Washington University in St. Louis (US), Object Research Systems (Canada) (CA)
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Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
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