An Update on Meniscus Tears and Lower Limb Alignment in Pediatric Sports Injuries.

The incidence of pediatric meniscal tears has increased in recent years, with complex injuries such as bucket-handle and discoid meniscus tears presenting unique challenges. It is important to provide an updated overview of the diagnosis and nonsurgical and surgical management of pediatric meniscal tears, emphasizing MRI interpretation, repair techniques, and the risks associated with total meniscectomy. In addition, the orthopaedic surgeon should be knowledgeable about the critical role of lower limb alignment in pediatric knee pathology, developmental changes in coronal plane alignment, and the use of implant-mediated guided growth.