The asymptomatic lateral discoid meniscus, even if discovered incidentally, does not require treatment. Treatment is necessary only when the patient complains of significant symptoms. The patient in ...

A research team evaluated the treatment outcomes for discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) with osteochondritis dissecans. Age was found to be a risk factor for osteochondritis dissecans relapse or ...

With all of the fantastic imaging techniques available in healthcare today, clinicians are capable of diagnosing tissue and joint deformities using non-invasive imaging with remarkable accuracy.

Osaka, Japan― Tearing their meniscus—a crescent-shaped piece of a soft cushion of cartilage located between the femur and tibia—can be devastating for young athletes. It is easily damaged in people ...

Surgery for discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) in children (ages 9 and under) could increase the risk of developing osteochondritis dissecans. Growing pains are common in developing children, but ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A previously healthy 11-year-old girl presented to the orthopedic clinic with a 6-month history of “popping” ...

Tearing their meniscus - a crescent-shaped piece of a soft cushion of cartilage located between the femur and tibia - can be devastating for young athletes. It is easily damaged in people with ...

A team of researchers has shed light on why some patients with specific joint deformities, such as discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), are symptomatic while others are not. The researchers analyzed 61 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Earlier treatment of meniscus tears in adolescents and children may increase the likelihood of repair for these ...

The most frequently used system for classification of the lateral discoid meniscus was described by Watanabe. [6] Three subtypes of lateral discoid menisci are described: complete, incomplete, and ...

With all of the fantastic imaging techniques available in healthcare today, clinicians are capable of diagnosing tissue and joint deformities using non-invasive imaging with remarkable accuracy.