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 ...

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 ...

and most surgeons now recommend meniscal repair or partial meniscectomy for meniscal tears. The menisci have important functions in load bearing, shock absorption, joint stability, joint congruity ...

Philadelphia Union today announced that defender Ian Glavinovich suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during the Saturday, April 5th, match versus Orlando City SC. Glavinovich had a successful ...

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

Austin Slater became the latest White Sox veteran to go down with an injury, suffering a torn meniscus that could cost him at least a month of action.