A Case Report of a National Judo Champion: Is Return to High-Level Contact Sports Possible After Meniscus Allograft Transplantation?

Meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) is a surgical procedure reserved for (relatively) younger individuals who remain symptomatic after the resection of a voluminous part of the meniscus. Return to sports and certainly the level of sport post-MAT are highly variable. We present a unique case of...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-03, Vol.16 (3), p.e56764
Main Authors: Vanbiesbroeck, Fiona, Vandenrijt, Jasper, Van Glabbeek, Francis, Verdonk, Peter, Heusdens, Christiaan H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis
Case reports
Knee
Magnetic resonance imaging
Martial arts
Muscle contraction
Orthopedics
Pain
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Sutures
Transplantation
Transplants & implants
Trauma
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Summary:Meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) is a surgical procedure reserved for (relatively) younger individuals who remain symptomatic after the resection of a voluminous part of the meniscus. Return to sports and certainly the level of sport post-MAT are highly variable. We present a unique case of a national judo champion who was able to compete at the highest level following MAT. Considerations regarding the rehabilitation and follow-up of this patient are provided, and the risk of rerupture is discussed. Although returning to high-level contact sports post-MAT is possible, the risk of rerupture should be considered.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.56764