Arthroscopic Suture-Saucerization of Discoid Meniscus Allows Volume Conservation but Does Not Fully Restore Coverage

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to quantify the effect meniscoplasty suture-saucerization on volume and surface coverage lateral discoid menisci.MethodsThis retrospective included all consecutive 10 patients treated between 2014 2019 who had magnetic resonance imaging before after surgery 15 controls. The MITK 3M3 semiautomatic software used segment meniscus cartilage measure percentage tibial cartilage. Results are compared control without knee pathology matched sex age with Student t test.ResultsDiscoid were respectively 597 mm2 (range, 550-887 mm2) 2,822 mm³ (1,571-3,407 mm³), representing 74.5% (56%-89%) surface. After surgery, it decreased 422 (229-569 1,235 (680-1,738 leading 45.7% (22.5%-68.6%) coverage. In group, median 457 (314-641 mm2), 1,321 mm3 (641-2,240 mm3), 55% (41%-77%). Altogether, similar normal, while significantly lower than controls (P = .04).ConclusionsMeniscoplasty procedure may allow sparing restauration a normal volume. Meniscus diminished Both normalization is usually not achievable decreasing thickness rather thick meniscus.Clinical RelevanceBoth menisci. This test. Discoid .04). Meniscoplasty meniscus.