Meniscal Tears and Discoid Meniscus in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors:
- Lyle J. MicheliLMLyle J. Micheli
- 1 November 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Vol. 17 (11) , 698-707
Abstract
The incidence of traumatic meniscal tears in children is on the rise, likely because of increased sports participation and more accurate diagnostic modalities. The increased vascularity of the developing meniscus is believed to enable greater healing potential. Meniscal tears in children areKeywords
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