Clinical Outcomes After Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesion Repair and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: A Multicenter Study With a Mean Follow-up of 5 Years

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jay T. Moran, Jason Zarahi Amaral, Ruth H. Jones, Udit Dave, Michael S. Lee, Stuart D Ferrell, Luke V. Tollefson, Christopher M. LaPrade, Lee D. Katz, Jack Porrino, Elizabeth C. Gardner, Christina R. Allen
+9 more Andrew Esteban Jimenez, John P. Fulkerson, Timothy Edwin Hewett, Alexander L. Hornung, Jorge A. Chahla, Michael J. Medvecky, Peter D. Fabricant, Scott D. McKay, Robert F. LaPrade
DOI: 10.1177/23259671251398436
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Abstract

Background: Medial meniscal ramp lesions (MMRLs) can occur in up to 28% of pediatric patients at the time of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR). However, limited studies have examined the outcomes after combined MMRL repair and ACLR in this at-risk patient population. Purpose: To evaluate the mid-term clinical outcomes after MMRL repair and ACLR in pediatric and adolescent patients and investigate possible risk factors for a secondary medial meniscal surgery. Study Design: Case series, Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Patients

Fields of Study & Subjects

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
23259671251398436–23259671251398436
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN