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  • The medial meniscus is crucial for knee joint function.
  • Understanding pediatric meniscal development is vital for injury prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate histologic changes in pediatric medial menisci during skeletal development.
  • To analyze cellularity, cell density, and nuclear shape in relation to age.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized pediatric cadaver specimens (n=36, ages 1-132 months).
  • Sectioned and stained medial menisci (hematoxylin and eosin) for chondrocyte nuclear evaluation.
  • Quantified cell count, density, and nuclear morphology using FIJI imaging software.

Main Results:

  • Peripheral meniscus exhibited higher cellularity and density than central regions.
  • Both cell count and cell density decreased by approximately 14% per year of age.
  • Decreases in cell count and density were observed in both peripheral and central areas.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric medial menisci demonstrate age-related declines in cell count, density, and nuclear circularity.
  • These findings provide insights into the histologic maturation of the pediatric meniscus.