Are Delays to Operative Management Associated with Increased Risk of Meniscal Injury in Pediatric and Adolescent ACL Reconstructions

Purpose: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are frequently associated with meniscal tears. Previous studies have shown that secondary meniscal tears – which occur after the initial ACL injury – were associated with greater delays from injury to ACL reconstruction (ACLR). We investigated the variability of concurrent meniscal injuries as a function of time from injury to ACLR in a pediatric and adolescent population. Methods: We performed a retrospective review …