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Meniscal allograft transplantation: the basics

May 25, 2022July 21, 2022

A meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is a type of surgery where a deficient or damaged meniscus from a patients’ knee is replaced with another meniscus of the same size from a deceased donor (cadaver).

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Meniscal tears: the basics

January 6, 2022January 5, 2022

Menisci are a type of cartilage inside the knee joint. Their main function is to equally distribute the force placed on the knee, stabilize the knee during movements, and offer more fluid movements. 

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