Introduction & Objectives Meniscal injuries occur approximately 66 to 70 per 100,000 individuals annually (Fig. 1), potentially leading to the development of osteoarthritis (OA) or other degenerative cartilage disease in 10 to 20 years. One of the conventional treatments is meniscal allograft transplantation. However, its limitations constrain its comprehensive application in the healthcare system.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of adult mortality worldwide, according to the World Health Organization [1]. An important surgical approach for treating diseased aortic valves is the Ross procedure, in whic the affected aortic valve is replaced with an autograft from the patient’s own pulmonary valve.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of adult mortality worldwide, according to the WHO [1]. An important surgical approach for treating diseased aortic valves is the Ross procedure, in which the affected aortic valve is replaced with an autograft from the patient’s own pulmonary valve. The main concern about this procedure is linked to wall dilatation, which can lead to valve leakage and reoperation. ...