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Abstract

Biologic partial menisci (biologic partial meniscal replacements/constructs) used to replace at least a part of a meniscus, and methods of forming such biologic partial menisci. Meniscal cartilage is employed to form a moldable allograft paste. A sterile mold that replicates a meniscus (for example, the medial or lateral meniscus) is provided in various sizes and is used as a biologic mold to recreate the anatomic shape of the meniscus. The moldable paste is inserted (for example, injected) into the mold and allowed to set into a stable, anatomically shaped meniscus (the biologic partial meniscus). Fibrin glue or other biologic adhesives or strengtheners may be optionally added to provide further biomechanical strength. Once the biologic partial meniscus is removed from the mold, it is provided at the surgical site and attached to the excised meniscus (placed into the correct anatomical shape) to complete the meniscal repair.

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