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Table 1 Indications of meniscal allograft transplantation [106, 109]

From: Clinical significance and management of meniscal extrusion in different knee pathologies: a comprehensive review of the literature and treatment algorithm

1. Previous subtotal or total meniscectomy with persistent pain and swelling that does not respond to conservative treatment

2. Age ≤ 60 years (Lee-2020) < 55 years (Kim-2017, Kim-2018) < 50 years (Jang-2011) < 45 years (Ha-2010, Ha-2014)

3. Normal axis of the lower limb as shown in the scanogram

4. Absence of knee instability

5. Damage of the articular cartilage up to grade 2 according to the Outerbridge classification

6. Knee OA grade ≤ 2 according to the Kellgren–Lawrence or Ahlbäck classification*

  1. OA osteoarthritis
  2. *Localized articular cartilage degeneration of stage 3 or 4, which is limited to the area covered by the meniscus, is not considered a contraindication for meniscal transplantation (Kim-2017, Kim-2018, Lee-2020)
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Knee Surgery & Related Research

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