Meniscus Transplant

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on March 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

This patient tore his medial meniscus and had a subtotal medial meniscectomy (most of his medial meniscus shock absorber was removed surgically).   A medial meniscus transplantation was performed.   For information on meniscus transplantations, please contact Dr Chang at 683 666 36 or email hcchang@ortho.com.sg Do visit our website at http://www.ortho.com.sg

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Replacing a Completely Removed Meniscus – Meniscus Transplantation

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on April 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Meniscus is the shock absorber inside our knees.  Each knee has 2 menisci.  A medial (situated on the inner aspect of the knee) and a lateral (situated on the outer aspect of the knee).    The menisci help to distribute the forces going across knee joint during walking and standing by avoiding point loading onto the knee … Continue reading →

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