Meniscus Transplants: Risks, Rewards and Recovery

Send us Fan MailTalk with your friends and family and you might get the impression that a meniscus injury is common. What are the options available for repair? Matthew Kraeutler, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with Texas Tech Physicians, goes over the options, including a meniscus transplant. He tells us who is a good candidate for a transplant and what recovery is like and what happens if you ignore the injury. Dr. Kraeutler's Previous episodesHip Arthroscopy: Small Incisions, Big ImpactKnee Health Matters: Preservation Before ReplacementHip Preservation Surgery: When and Why to Consider It