Musculoskeletal Key

Osteochondritis dissections of the knee is a challenging condition to treat in both skeletally-immature and mature individuals. Guiding treatment principles are the improvement of both the biology and stability of…

Patellar instability is a common problem in the pediatric population. When surgery is indicated, skeletal immaturity poses unique challenges due to the risk of deformity or limb length discrepancy if…

Introduction Tibial eminence fractures (TEFs) are common in pediatric patients, accounting for approximately 2%-5% of all pediatric knee injuries. , These fractures typically occur between the ages of 8-14 years…

Hemi-epiphysiodesis, or implant-mediated guided growth (IMGG), is a common and effective operation used to treat angular deformities about the knee in children with at least 2 years of skeletal growth…

Discoid meniscus is the most common congenital anomaly of the knee, representing an abnormal variant of the normal crescent-shaped meniscus. The lateral meniscus is almost exclusively involved, although case reports…

Graft rupture following ACL reconstruction is 1 of the major concerns for both patients and providers. Young athletes are the group with the highest risk for reinjury due to the…

Anterior cruciate ligament injury and subsequent reconstruction surgery are becoming more common among young athletes in the setting of early sports specialization, intensive involvement, and year-round training. Children and adolescents…

There has been an increase of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the pediatric population due to multiple factors. The potential complications of traditional ACL reconstructions have led to the…