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Meniscus allograft transplantation remains the gold standard formeniscal substitution;however, its limited availability highlights the need for safe and effective autologous alternatives. Emerging evidence supports the use of autologous tendon grafts, particularly thesemitendinosus tendon, aspromisingbiological substitutes, offering a viable solution to allograftsand syntheticimplants.  \nCase Report: A 39-year-old woman presented with lateral knee pain and swelling, 29 years after undergoing a subtotal lateral meniscectomyat age 10. Clinical examination revealed lateral joint line tenderness and a range of motion (ROM) of 0°–120°. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging showed degenerative changes in the residual lateral meniscus, cartilage defects in the lateral compartment, and intra-articular loose bodies. Following initial arthroscopy and persistent symptoms, a lateral meniscus autograft transplantation using a hamstring tendon was performed. Post-operative rehabilitation included a progressive ROM limitation: 0°–30° (weeks 0–3), 0°–60° (weeks 3–6), and 0°–90° (weeks 6–8). Partial weight-bearingwas allowed for 4weeks, progressing to fullweight-bearing at 8weeks; squattingwas restricted for 4 months.Jogging was initiated at 3 months, with return to sport at 6 months. At 1-year follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic with a 15 gain in flexion and significant improvement in all functional scores (Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee score, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score).  \nConclusion: This case supports the growing evidence that, with careful surgical planning and appropriate patientselection, autologous tendon grafts represent a viable biological option for meniscal reconstruction. This approach maybe particularly beneficial in middle-aged patients, in whom joint preservationremains a key therapeuticgoal.  \nKeywords: Meniscal transplant, autologoustendon graft, semitendinosus tendon,lateral meniscus.  \nIntroduction  \nThe meniscus is a fibrocartilaginous structure essential to the normal biomechanics of the knee joint. Its primary functions include the distribution and dissipation of axial loads across the  \ntibiofemoral joint through the integrated architecture of radial and circumferential collagen fibers; enhancement of joint stability and congruity by increasing the articular contact area and limiting excessive movement; as well as protection of the  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Access this article online\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Website: [www.jocr.co.in](www.jocr.co.in)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>DOI:\u003Cbr>[https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i12.6468](https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i12.6468) | Author’s Photo Gallery |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | \u003Cbr>Dr. Miguel Afonso Rocha | | | \u003Cbr>Dr. Patrícia Vaz da Cunha | | |\n|  | \u003Cbr>1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Local Health Unit of Alto Ave, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães, Portugal, 2Department of Radiology, Local Health Unit of Braga, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal.\u003Cbr>Address of Correspondence:\u003Cbr>Dr. Miguel Afonso Rocha,\u003Cbr>Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Local Health Unit of Alto Ave, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, R. dos Cutileiros 114, 4835-044 Guima","cbCaibO88UATZtQO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibO88UATZtQO","pdf",9706093,"English","# Learning Point of the Article\n# Abstract\n## Background\n## Case Report\n## Conclusion\n# Keywords\n# Introduction\n# Case Report Details\n# Rehabilitation and Outcomes","[{\"question\":\"Why are meniscal tears and meniscectomy clinically important?\",\"answer\":\"Untreated meniscal tears or total meniscectomy can impair rotatory stability, increase sagittal laxity, and accelerate cartilage degeneration, even though meniscectomy remains common.\"},{\"question\":\"What procedure was performed in the presented case?\",\"answer\":\"A lateral meniscus autograft transplantation was performed using a hamstring tendon after initial arthroscopy and persistent symptoms.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the patient’s outcomes after surgery?\",\"answer\":\"At the 1-year follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic with a gain in flexion and significant improvements across functional scores including Lysholm, IKDC, and KOOS.\"}]","Meniscal Transplant using Autologous Semitendinosus Tendon Leads to Clinically Meaningful Quality of Life Improvement - A Case Report | PDF",1790731334,18]