The Tips and Pitfalls of Meniscus Allograft

with severe degenerative changes or radial tears that extend to the joint capsule. Since first introduced by Milachowski et al.11) in 1989, meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) has been the subject of many studies12) and widely performed for pain relief and functional improvement. However, a variety of methods have been employed without a proper establishment of techniques13-15). The purpose of this article is to review the outcomes of MAT and describe technical tips for successful transplantation and possible pitfalls