Meniscus Didactic Presentations - AOSSM/POSNA Pediatric Surgical Skills Course-Meniscus: 1. Discoid Meniscus - How to Make it Easy, Even in the Very Small Knee

Meniscus: 1. Discoid Meniscus - How to Make it Easy, Even in the Very Small Knee

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In this video, the speaker discusses the tips and tricks for treating discoid lateral menisci in small knees. They highlight a research paper from a group in Dallas that found 75% of lateral meniscus tears in patients under 16 years old had a discoid morphology. The speaker then focuses on three categories: patient positioning, equipment, and intraoperative techniques. In patient positioning, they suggest using the figure of four position and provide tips for overcoming flexibility in children. They emphasize the need for a full complement of biters and shavers during surgery. The speaker also shares techniques for creating portals and performing saucerization. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of having these strategies available when working with small knees.

Keywords

discoid lateral menisci

small knees

patient positioning

equipment

intraoperative techniques