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

Authors

Josh T Morrow, Jason Z Amaral, Indranil V Kushare

Published in

Cureus. Volume 18. Issue 6. Pages e111001. Epub Jun 16, 2026.

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.

PMID:
42491957
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