title: Meniscal and articular cartilage injury in the skeletally immature knee.
abstract: Meniscal and articular cartilage injuries in skeletally immature patients appear to be occurring with increased frequency, particularly in athletically active children. The orthopaedic surgeon should understand the principles of diagnosis and management, as well as be aware of current surgical treatment options available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Arya W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Moti
authors.forename: Lyle J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Micheli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000196:embryology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries