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<Articles JournalTitle="Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma">
  <Article>
    <Journal>
      <PublisherName>Tehran University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma</JournalTitle>
      <Issn>2538-2330</Issn>
      <Volume>11</Volume>
      <Issue>3</Issue>
      <PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>09</Month>
        <Day>03</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </Journal>
    <title locale="en_US">Discoid Lateral Meniscus in Clinical Practice: From Diagnosis to Treatment</title>
    <FirstPage>95</FirstPage>
    <LastPage>9</LastPage>
    <AuthorList>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Mohammad</FirstName>
        <LastName>Ayati Firoozabadi</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Orthopedic Surgeon of Knee,  a Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Omid</FirstName>
        <LastName>Salkhori</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Resident</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Hesan</FirstName>
        <LastName>Rezaee</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Orthopedic Surgeon,  a Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Pouya</FirstName>
        <LastName>Irani</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Orthopedic Surgeon,  a Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Mohammadreza</FirstName>
        <LastName>Razzaghof</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Orthopedic Surgeon,  a Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>SM Javad</FirstName>
        <LastName>Mortazavi</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Orthopedic Surgeon of Hip and Knee,  a Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
    </AuthorList>
    <History>
      <PubDate PubStatus="received">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>01</Month>
        <Day>24</Day>
      </PubDate>
      <PubDate PubStatus="accepted">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>09</Month>
        <Day>03</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </History>
    <abstract locale="en_US">Discoid meniscus is the most common congenital anomaly affecting the lateral meniscus. Although many individuals remain asymptomatic, others may present with symptoms such as knee pain, swelling, and limited range of motion (ROM). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the diagnostic modality of choice, often supplemented by radiographic evaluation. The condition is classified into three types: complete, incomplete, and Wrisberg variants. In asymptomatic cases, surgical intervention is generally not indicated. However, for symptomatic individuals, arthroscopic surgery is typically recommended. The primary goals of treatment include stabilization of the meniscus, repair of any tears, and reshaping of the abnormal meniscus through a procedure known as saucerization, often performed using arthroscopy. Treatment options include partial meniscectomy, suture repair, and, in severe cases, total meniscectomy or meniscus allograft transplantation. Postoperative rehabilitation protocols are individualized, taking into account the patient&#x2019;s age, activity level, and the specific surgical procedure performed.</abstract>
    <web_url>https://jost.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jost/article/view/653</web_url>
    <pdf_url>https://jost.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jost/article/download/653/422</pdf_url>
  </Article>
</Articles>
