[Ligamentous and meniscal injuries of the pediatric knee joint].

Abstract

Intraligamentous injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus injuries are rare in children and adolescents and often occur as a result of sports injuries. Clinically, they usually present as a hemarthrosis. The diagnosis of choice is the MRI examination. Surgical treatment of intraligamentary ACL injuries using the transphyseal technique is now also the gold standard treatment for children and adolescents, leg axis and length checks are necessary after surgery until growth is complete. Meniscus injuries are also addressed surgically. Postoperative follow-up treatment and rehabilitation are particularly important in order to prevent reinjury. The disc meniscus is a special entity and is also treated surgically if it is symptomatic. Isolated collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament ruptures are rarities.