Diagram of meniscal tear patterns: (A) Vertical or longitudinal (Bucket-handle), (B) Flap or Oblique, (C) Radial or Transverse, (D) Horizontal, (E) Complex degenerative. (Reprinted with permission.) ...

Meniscal tears are common among athletes who experience repetitive running, twisting and cutting on the field. As these activities regularly occur on the soccer field, it's no surprise that soccer ...