Meniscal injuries can be further classified based on their tear patterns [26] (Figure 7). A vertical or longitudinal tear occurs in line with the circumferential fibers of the meniscus (Figure 8).

A root tear is a type of radial tear that occurs at the root segment of the meniscus. A longitudinal miniscus tear runs lengthwise along the meniscus. Depending on the specific injury, a ...

Meniscal tears are one of the most common knee injuries. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in your knee between your thighbone and shinbone that acts as a shock absorber. A meniscal tear is a tear ...

The team’s announcement did not state the severity of the tear, or how long he would be sidelined. It did say that he had ...

The injury will see the Germany international miss the rest of the season, and the news comes just days before their game ...