Mechanical and histological properties of native medial menisci compared to allograph medial menisci in the osteoarthritic knee

Editorial summary

Menisci from osteoarthritic knees were compared with fresh-frozen meniscal allografts using mechanical, macroscopic and histological assessments. Regional stiffness and thickness measurements were examined alongside degeneration scores. The work highlights differences between the specimen groups and the importance of assessing the condition of allograft controls.