APEX Knee Navigating Pearls and Pitfalls-LMAT for the Discoid Meniscus Issues in Children and Adolescents

LMAT for the Discoid Meniscus Issues in Children and Adolescents

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Video Summary

Burt Mendelbaum discusses lateral meniscus allograft transplantation for discoid meniscus issues in children and adolescents in collaboration with Dr. Curtis Vandenberg. The video covers basic science, surgical technique, and outcomes of the procedure. Discoid lateral meniscus in kids can lead to clinical scores decline and pathogenic progression. The video explains that meniscus allograft is recommended for younger patients prior to developing symptoms. The importance of the lateral horns and specific sizing on the lateral side are emphasized. The video also discusses cases and outcomes, including the use of intraarticular angel PRP for healing and integration. Potential complications, pitfalls, and the need for practice are mentioned.

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Dr. Bert Mandelbaum

Keywords

lateral meniscus allograft

discoid meniscus

pediatric orthopedics

surgical technique

PRP healing