Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 192-201 , February 2010

The Effect of Medial Meniscectomy and Meniscal Allograft Transplantation on Knee and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Biomechanics

  • Jeffrey T. Spang, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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  • Alan B.C. Dang, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut
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  • Augustus Mazzocca, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut
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  • Lina Rincon, M.E.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut
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  • Elifho Obopilwe, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut
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  • Bruce Beynnon, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, McClure Musculoskeletal Research Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, U.S.A.
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  • Robert A. Arciero, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Robert A. Arciero, M.D., New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030, U.S.A.

Received 14 June 2009 ,Accepted 11 November 2009.

  • Image Result

    DVRT in anteromedial bundle of ACL. It should be noted that a notchplasty was performed to allow space for the DVRT with knee extension.

    DVRT in anteromedial bundle of ACL. It should be noted that a notchplasty was performed to allow space for the DVRT with knee extension.

  • Image Result

    Graphical representation of novel method for establishing L0 from force-displacement curve.

    Graphical representation of novel method for establishing L0 from force-displacement curve.

  • Image Result

    (A) Native meniscus and size-matched meniscal allograft. (B) Prepared meniscal allograft with pre-placed traction sutures.

    (A) Native meniscus and size-matched meniscal allograft. (B) Prepared meniscal allograft with pre-placed traction sutures.

  • Image Result

    (A) View from notch of posterior-medial tibia and femur after arthroscopically assisted meniscectomy. (B) View from notch of posterior-medial tibia and femur after MAT.

    (A) View from notch of posterior-medial tibia and femur after arthroscopically assisted meniscectomy. (B) View from notch of posterior-medial tibia and femur after MAT.

  • Image Result

    Graphical representation of ACL strain throughout multiple knee flexion angles and knee conditions.

    Graphical representation of ACL strain throughout multiple knee flexion angles and knee conditions.

  • Image Result

    Graphical representation of anterior tibial displacement throughout multiple knee flexion angles and knee conditions.

    Graphical representation of anterior tibial displacement throughout multiple knee flexion angles and knee conditions.

 Supported by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, Arthrex, and AlloSource. The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(09)00952-9

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.11.008

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 192-201 , February 2010

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