Sept. 28, 2026

Meniscal Root Tears

Meniscal Root Tears
Meniscal Root Tears
Pediatric Sports Lab - A PRiSM Podcast
Meniscal Root Tears

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This episode is supported by: Native Orthopedics (Sponsor) https://www.nativeortho.com/

Moran J, Amaral JZ, Ortiz E, Farhat AG, Jones RH, Groff KD, Tollefson LV, LaPrade CM, Katz LD, Gardner E, Hsu J, Franklin C, Allen CR, Jimenez AE, Medvecky MJ, Hewett TE, Chahla J, McKay SD, Fabricant PD, LaPrade RF. Delayed Surgical Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears Is Associated With Increased Odds of Medial Tibiofemoral Compartment Cartilage Injury: A Multicenter Study. Am J Sports Med. 2026 Jul;54(8):1831-1842. doi: 10.1177/03635465261442975. Epub 2026 May 15. PMID: 42141718; PMCID: PMC13279983. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42141718/

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