Abstract
There is an increased incidence of intra-articular injuries in children and adolescence. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical to ensure adequate clinical management to avoid permanent damage.
The physical examination remains the backbone to obtain appropriate diagnosis, on the other hand additional imaging is an essential part of examination in order to determine specifically what type of treatment is required. Children have a unique healing ability in comparison with adults, therefore specifically indicated treatment line can lead to optimal results.
Treatment of the intra-articular injuries in children should take place in specialized centers with adequate background, technology and experience. The following article offers the reader an overview of the most common intra-articular injuries of the knee in pediatric patients and their treatment.