Fresh Versus Frozen Meniscal Allograft Transplant: Revisit or Redundant? A Systematic Review.

Katherine L LydonCaroline StruijkJozef MichielsenLarry ProkopAaron John KrychDaniel SarisPeter Verdonk

Published in: The American journal of sports medicine (2024)

Fresh meniscal allografts pose several challenges including limited availability, demanding preservation procedures, and high costs. Although the role of viable cells within meniscal allografts remains controversial, these cells may be vital for maintaining tissue properties.

Keyphrases

induced apoptosis
cell cycle arrest
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
endoplasmic reticulum stress
signaling pathway