Meniscal allograft transplantation

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Meniscus transplant

The risks from any anesthesia are:

• Allergic reactions to medications
• Problems breathing

The risks for any surgery are:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Nerve damage

Other risks include:

• Stiffness of the knee
• Failure of the surgery to relieve symptoms
• Failure of the meniscus to heal
• Tear of the new meniscus
• Disease from the transplanted meniscus
• Pain in the knee
• Weakness of the knee

Review Date: 06/04/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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