Outcome of meniscal repairs in paediatric population: A tertiary centre experience.

Background: Meniscal sparing surgery is a widely utilised treatment option for unstable meniscal tears with the aim of minimising the risk of progression towards osteoarthritis. However, there is limited data in the literature on meniscal repair outcomes in skeletally immature patients.

Aim: To evaluate the re-operation rate and functional outcomes of meniscal repairs in children and adolescents.

Asthma control in London secondary school children.

Objective: The asthma control test (ACT) is a validated tool for assessing control in asthmatic children aged 12 years and older. Using the ACT, we sought to assess asthma control and knowledge in London secondary school children.

Methods: Secondary schools in London, UK, participated in this study.