Superior Meniscus Treatment
A total meniscus replacement implant would fill a significant clinical need for patients hoping to stay active during the time between a meniscus injury and a total knee replacement. Meniscectomies - removal of a damaged part of the meniscus - are the standard of care for meniscal injuries since the meniscus cannot heal once torn. Although they can provide pain and symptom relief in the short-term, meniscectomies often lead to cartilage degeneration within the knee joint over time. This can bring about the onset of osteoarthritis, and force patients to undergo a total knee replacement to relieve their new pain.
The answer to the problems with the current treatments lies below:
Natural, Secure Fit
Restores Knee Function
Our implant is made from a hydrogel composite material that feels and behaves very similarly to natural meniscus tissue, which allows the implant to restore the cushioning and load bearing properties of the meniscus within the knee joint. The reinforcement fibers are arranged in a way that mimic the structure of the natural meniscus, providing abundant strength and durability to survive in the knee joint of active patients.
The OrthoPreserve meniscus implant will be one of the first of its kind, and certainly the most reliable treatment option for patients with medial meniscus injuries that are hoping to continue activities from playing sports with friends and family to simply walking their dog without pain or impairment.