Emerging treatments

Meniscus replacement

When damage to the meniscus is too severe to repair, replacing the meniscus with allograft donor tissue or implant is an option. Although not yet common practice, meniscus replacement by allograft tissue is becoming more popular, as the outcome of complete meniscectomy is poor. Recent long-term data support meniscus replacement both in healthy and in arthritic knees. More intensive research on meniscus replacement, especially in regards to tissue engineering, is needed. [27] [28] [29]