Surgical Management of the Discoid Lateral Meniscus: a Systematic Review of Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The discoid lateral meniscus is an abnormal variant that can lead to pain and mechanical symptoms. This review aims to summarize the clinical outcomes after surgical management of the discoid lateral meniscus. Procedures included saucerization/meniscectomies, repair, or meniscus allograft transplantation.

Recent findings

A total of 52 articles were included, consisting of 4,503 patients (4,784 knees). Weighted preoperative and postoperative Lysholm scores were 57.8 and 88.6, respectively, with 100% of studies (27/27) finding a significant improvement in scores postoperatively. Weighted preoperative and postoperative IKDC scores were 59.6 and 87.3, respectively, with 88.9% of studies (8/9) finding a statistically significant improvement in scores. Weighted p

SUBMITTER: Vivekanantha P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361004 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature