After meniscus repair surgery, many patients and doctors rely on follow-up visits and MRI scans to see how well the knee is healing. But new research suggests these tools might not always give the full picture.
A torn meniscus is a common knee injury, especially in active people and athletes. While many know surgery may be needed, fewer understand how important timing can be.
For athletes, a knee injury that damages cartilage can feel like a career-ender. But thanks to a procedure called osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation-where healthy cartilage and bone from a donor are used to repair the knee-many are finding their way back into the game.
ACL injuries are a common setback, especially for active people and athletes. Getting the knee back to full strength often requires surgery—and how that surgery is done can make a big difference.
If you've torn your meniscus and are looking at surgery, you might hear your doctor mention something called a meniscal allograft transplant. That’s a fancy way of saying they’ll replace the damaged cartilage in your knee with donor tissue.
