The asymptomatic lateral discoid meniscus, even if discovered incidentally, does not require treatment. Treatment is necessary only when the patient complains of significant symptoms. The patient in ...

A research team evaluated the treatment outcomes for discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) with osteochondritis dissecans. Age was found to be a risk factor for osteochondritis dissecans relapse or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A previously healthy 11-year-old girl presented to the orthopedic clinic with a 6-month history of “popping” ...

With all of the fantastic imaging techniques available in healthcare today, clinicians are capable of diagnosing tissue and joint deformities using non-invasive imaging with remarkable accuracy.

A team of researchers has shed light on why some patients with specific joint deformities, such as discoid lateral meniscus (DLM), are symptomatic while others are not. The researchers analyzed 61 ...

The term meniscus comes from the Greek word for "crescent" because of its moon-like shape. This band forms a concave support pad for the thigh bone to rest on. Without the meniscus, you wouldn't be ...

The 76ers are working to adjust to life without Joel Embiid. Days after the reigning MVP went down with a left knee injury, an MRI revealed that he suffered a meniscus injury. Varying reports detailed ...

The most frequently used system for classification of the lateral discoid meniscus was described by Watanabe. [6] Three subtypes of lateral discoid menisci are described: complete, incomplete, and ...

Dr Kevin R Stone is a pioneer of advanced orthopaedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments. The author was trained at Harvard ...