Concomitant Meniscectomy Results in Reduced Return to Sport Compared To Meniscus Repair In Primary Pediatric ACL Reconstruction

Background/Purpose: Meniscus repair has demonstrated favorable outcomes when performed concurrently with ACL reconstruction (ACLR). However, the literature comparing meniscal tear patterns, treatments, and outcomes among pediatric patients remains limited. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of surgical technique on patient outcomes, in primary pediatric ACLR with associated meniscal pathology. We secondarily examined patient factors and tear characteristics on these outcomes. We hypothesized that meniscal repair would result in more favorable outcomes than meniscectomy. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study from 01/2014-05/2016 of primary pediatric (≤18 years old) ACL reconstruction patients who underwent concurrent surgical …