BookRené Verdonk, João Espregueira Mendes, Joan Carles Monllau, editors.
Summary: 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.
Contents:
Part I: Meniscal Allografts
Meniscal Allograft
The Meniscus: Basic Science
Organisation: Type of Grafts--Conservation--Regulation
Surgical Techniques
Results and Indications
Part II: Meniscal Substitutes
Collagen Meniscal Implant (CMI)
Polyurethane Implant (ACTIFIT)
Synthesis
Part III: The Future
Future Trends in the Treatment of Meniscus Lesions: From Repair to Regeneration
Part IV: Conclusion
Conclusion.