CMI implant by IVY Sports Medicine is used to graft meniscal volume deficient knees

If this meniscus is removed then the patient will advance to arthritis. Although there is no guarantee that all repairs will work, removal of the meniscus will contribute to arthritis. Therefore repair or salvage of as much meniscus volume is indicated. Joint preservation includes cartilage grafting, bone realignment and biologic grafting of the articular surfaces. The Novostitch plus is revolutionary in that it allows for very complex repairs like this to take place. The CMI (collagen meniscus implant) allows for replacement of missing portions of meniscal volume that were either unrepairable or were lost to a prior surgery. The joint is preserved as much as possible to reduce the risk of arthritis in the patient. Your own native tissue grows into the graft providing you with a meniscal like tissue. See my webpage for more information and watch my other videos. DrChrisDougherty.com