Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the lateral femoral condyle sometimes occurs with a discoid lateral meniscus. Recently,
it was reported that OCD of the lateral femoral condyle occurred after total removal of the lateral meniscus. We report the
case of a 12-year-old boy with bilateral OCD of the lateral femoral condyle following bilateral total removal for discoid
lateral meniscus. Valgus deviation of the knee after total removal and increased sporting activity might have concentrated
excessive stress on the lateral condyles in the standing position. As a result, bilateral OCD might have occurred. Drilling
of the areas of OCD on the bilateral lateral femoral condyles was done and the patient wore inner wedge arch supports postoperatively.
After 2 years, neither knee pain nor arthrosis has occurred so far, but long-term follow-up of this patient is considered
to be necessary.
Keywords Bilateral osteochondritis dissecans - Bilateral lateral discoid meniscus - Total meniscectomy - Drilling