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ArticleCureus2026

Single-Stage Bilateral Saucerization for Discoid Lateral Meniscus Tears in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.

Josh T Morrow, Jason Z Amaral, Indranil V Kushare

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Josh T MorrowDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.
Jason Z AmaralDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, Phoenix, USA.
Indranil V KushareDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A 12-year-old boy presented with bilateral knee pain, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed bilateral complete discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) tears. He underwent single-stage bilateral saucerization and was able to return to sports. Within four years, he sustained new tears in both knees during sports participation and underwent repeat arthroscopy. At the last follow-up, he had returned to unrestricted activity with improved symptoms. Single-stage bilateral saucerization may be a feasible and well-tolerated option for select pediatric patients with DLM tears, potentially minimizing cumulative recovery time. Further research is warranted to evaluate long-term outcomes and guide patient selection.

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arthroscopydiscoid lateral meniscusmeniscus tearpediatric orthopedicssingle-stage saucerization

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PMID42491957
PMCPMC13378869

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