Meniscus transplantation or preservation of the meniscus
Informed decision by your experienced meniscus injury doctor
Here at the Arthros Medical Centre, you will find your specialist for meniscus injuries. Experienced sports traumatologist Dr. Florian Frisee uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to optimally preserve the structures in the knee and the injured meniscus. However, an allogenic meniscus transplant may be unavoidable to improve knee function.
In meniscus allograft transplantation, a new meniscus from a human donor is inserted. This may be necessary for patients who have suffered a total or subtotal loss of the meniscus. The transplant achieves very good results in terms of pain relief and improved function of the knee joint.
Meniscus transplantation:
for a rapid improvement of your symptoms
The meniscus in the knee is usually ignored until it finally causes problems. However, serious injuries to the meniscus can occur very suddenly, especially in athletes. During the initial examination, your doctor specialising in meniscus injuries will assess whether a meniscus transplant is necessary or whether it is possible to preserve the body's meniscus.
Meniscus transplantation is performed using minimally invasive methods and is supported by arthroscopy. We know from experience that a meniscus transplant also delays the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee. This is a non-inflammatory joint degeneration that is accompanied by severe pain and can lead to the destruction of the knee joint.
Your doctor for meniscus injuries advises:
that preserving the meniscus may be the better alternative
A preliminary assessment can already be made during the first examination after an accident or in the event of symptoms: Is meniscus transplantation necessary, or can the meniscus be preserved? Every doctor specialising in meniscus injuries knows that early treatment can minimise damage and make conservative therapies possible.
Various treatments are possible. We decide exactly which one to choose after analysing an arthroscopy of the knee joint. Fixation via partially dissolving suture anchoring is often applicable, or partial transplantation can be used. Get in touch with your doctor for meniscus injuries Dr. Frisee in Vienna for more information!
