Abstract:Background: Management of discoid meniscus in pediatric patients requires understanding of the presentation, associated risks, and appropriate techniques. Surgical treatment consists of saucerization, meniscus repair, meniscocapular stabilization, and, periodically, subtotal meniscectomy. The type of meniscal treatment is commonly determined during arthroscopy. Thus, surgeons, patients, and their parents/guardians must be prepared for a variety of surgical options. Hypothesis/Purpose: To compare intraoperative… Show more
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