Intraoperative Templating in Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation.
10.4055/cios.2016.8.4.481
- Author:
Bong Seok YANG
1
;
Nam Hong CHOI
;
Byeong Yeon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lateral meniscus;
Meniscal allograft transplantation;
Intraoperative template
- MeSH:
Allografts*;
Humans;
Menisci, Tibial;
Transplants
- From:Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
2016;8(4):481-483
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Recently, studies have emphasized the importance of anatomical placement of the lateral meniscal allograft to decrease postoperative extrusion. However, it is infeasible to identify the exact rotation of the allograft during transplantation. We present a patient who underwent a lateral meniscal transplantation using a wire for correct positioning of the allograft. The use of a wire intraoperatively shaped to resemble the contour of the lateral meniscal allograft will aid in more accurate and anatomical graft placement.