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Posted By: aggiecatcher2
Date: Monday, 25 August 2008, at 10:41 a.m.

In Response To: Re: 9 Months Post Meniscus Trans (RDonovan)

> Pardon my ignorance, but what did you have done? Can I
> assume that trans is short for transplant? If so, please
> tell me more.
Yes, its a mensicus transplant. I chose to have it done since I was 35, had no functional medial meniscus, and wanted to resume/keep an active lifestyle. It's a big deal surgery, and there are only a few people who can do them. It was my last hope for a pain free lifestyle...and so far its a complete success.
The criteria I focused on were based on age, existence of previous arthritis, knee condition (i.e. laxicity, etc.), and the patient's willingness/ability to go through a difficult rehab. Since I was perfect for all three, I went for it!!! There may be other medical requirements, but these are the main things I recall.
This board was a great resource for rehab, commisurating, etc. I can't imagine not having had the help from so many contributors.

Messages In This Thread

9 Months Post Meniscus Trans (views: 97) -- aggiecatcher2 -- Friday, 22 August 2008, at 1:30 p.m.
- Re: 9 Months Post Meniscus Trans (views: 71) -- RDonovan -- Saturday, 23 August 2008, at 10:10 a.m.
  - Update -- thanks (views: 77) -- aggiecatcher2 -- Monday, 25 August 2008, at 10:41 a.m.

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Message: > Yes, its a mensicus transplant. I chose to have it done > since I was 35, had no functional medial meniscus, and > wanted to resume/keep an active lifestyle. It's a big deal > surgery, and there are only a few people who can do them. > It was my last hope for a pain free lifestyle...and so far > its a complete success. > The criteria I focused on were based on age, existence of > previous arthritis, knee condition (i.e. laxicity, etc.), > and the patient's willingness/ability to go through a > difficult rehab. Since I was perfect for all three, I went > for it!!! There may be other medical requirements, but > these are the main things I recall. > This board was a great resource for rehab, commisurating, > etc. I can't imagine not having had the help from so many > contributors.
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