Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages of This Technique

Advantages	Disadvantages
Cost-effective	Potential resorption risk
No immunologic reaction	Fiber direction differs from that in the natural meniscus
No disease transmission	Requires a high degree of surgical skill
Standard preparation and harvesting techniques	The possibility of donor-site morbidity exists
Can be performed using standard, known techniques and shoulder and knee instrument sets	The possibility of using this technique for professional athletes is under consideration
Size measurement is not critical because excess tissue can be easily resected or passed through the tunnel
Graft biomechanical characteristic (130-150 megapascal in average) is sufficient for the anticipated compression load