MAT

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

MAT is an abbreviation for Meniscal Allograft Transplantation.

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Bone block plugs being used to secure the graft.
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Tongue-and-groove bone block plug being used to secure the graft.

Technique of meniscal allograft transplantation

Donor meniscus is obtained from a tissue bank, and prepared for implant into the living recipient.

Small plugs of bone may be used to secure the graft, or a 'tongue-and-groove' bone block.

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