CME expires August 31, 2025

Sharpen your problem-solving skills with relevant patient cases from experts on the frontlines!

In this journal-based CME activity, you will review the typical presentation, diagnosis, and management of discoid lateral meniscus in children by following an evolving patient case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). After the reading, you will complete an assessment to test your orthopaedic knowledge, problem solving, and clinical decision-making skills.

Case Editor
William L. Hennrikus, Jr, MD, FAAOS

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the pathoanatomy and prevalence of discoid lateral meniscus in children.
  • Describe the Watanabe classification of pediatric discoid menisci and explain its utility in guiding treatment decisions.
  • Review the typical clinical presentation of a pediatric patient with a discoid lateral meniscus, including common symptoms and physical examination findings.
  • Identify imaging studies that help confirm discoid lateral meniscus in children.
  • Summarize nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for the management of discoid lateral meniscus in children.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.